Regional Sales Manager

About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 178 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

As a Regional Sales Manager, you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role at Carl Zeiss Meditec. As a Regional Sales Manager you will show case your skills and experience with process enhancement. The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for the generation of new business sales and profits (P&L) in a specific territory. Commits to an annual sales plan, writes specific objectives and forecasts orders and expected revenue on a monthly basis. The Regional Sales Manager must develop excellent product knowledge and an awareness of market conditions. Must report on his/her activities weekly and must represent the company in keeping with the highest standards of business ethics and professionalism. Responsible for communicating with management any ideas, market trends or competitive activities.

Location/Region: Chicago, IL

Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:

• Maintain currency of and adhere to applicable GMP and ISO 9001 processes and procedures.

• Abide by state and federal employment laws.

• Attain or exceed yearly revenue and profit quotas for region of responsibility.

• Make scheduled personalized sales demonstrations to the MD and OD market in region of
  responsibility.

• Maintain, analyze and utilize territory records and other information to efficiently organize, plan, execute and measure results.

• Educate and follow up the Ophthalmologists, Optometrists and staff members on the operation, utilization and application of our product to insure overall customer satisfaction.

• Provide timely, accurate, and constructive written and oral communications to management regarding expected sales planned monthly activity. Operates a specific cost center (business) to control sales, expenses, inventory and accounts receivable.

• Develop and implement synergy opportunities among other Zeiss companies, Carl Zeiss Meditec field service and other corporate partners when such programs arise.

• Develop and implement creative and profitable marketing approaches to the individual demands of the representative's region.

• All paperwork and other requested information should be furnished in a complete and timely manner.

Do you qualify?

• Four-year college degree or equivalent. Three to five (3-5) years' sales experience.

• High level of technical/ clinical product knowledge.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet and database management

• Exceptional negotiating and diplomacy skills.

• Develop expertise in product application and practice management implications.

• Safely operate a motor vehicle and maintain a valid motor vehicle license.

The annual starting base salary for this position is $59,327 plus sales commission.

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental

• 401k Matching

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Vacation and sick pay

• The list goes on!

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).