About Us:

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 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!

Location/Region: This position is located in Saskatchewan area

What’s the role?

The Sales Agent is responsible for managing a regional territory of accounts, as defined by ZEISS, to represent all ZEISS products and services relevant to that account. This individual is responsible for identifying opportunities for penetration sales, proposal development, customer presentations and coordination of new business opportunities. The Sales Agent is responsible for the generation of new business sales and placements of defined products, solutions and services in the territory. Commits to an annual sales plan, writes specific objectives and forecasts orders and expected revenue on a monthly basis. The Sales Agent proactively develops effective business relationships with key decision makers in order to meet or exceed sales targets.  The Sales Agent coordinates and participates in meetings with key influencers in the account and brings in subject matter experts from ZEISS for demos, or in the development of proposals in order to be most effective. 

The Sales Agent must be responsible for developing excellent product knowledge and an awareness of market conditions. The Sales Agent is responsible for communicating ideas, market trends, and competitive activities.

Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do:

Attain or exceed yearly revenue goals for territory of responsibility.

Schedule personalized sales demonstrations to the surgeons in region of responsibility and maintain relationships with existing or potential longer sales cycle accounts.

Promote high volume usage of refractive lasers at customer sites through close account management and frequent account visits and interaction.

Utilize ZEISS customer install base information to efficiently organize, plan, and execute sales actions.

Educate and frequently follow up with doctors and staff members on the operation, utilization and application of our product.  Educate and support referral network as required.

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

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

Develop and implement synergy opportunities among other ZEISS companies, Field Service, and other corporate partners when such programs arise

Work with marketing and other departments to ensure that course materials reflect current and up-to-date features.

Provide first line sales and marketing support via remote, including on-site support for the ZEISS Laser Platform in the Canadian marketplace.

Interface with internal and external customers and functional organizations to develop specifications for content of courses.

Attend and support trade shows, conferences, exhibits, seminars and wet-labs as approved

Be able to discuss the marketing program and target a cost effective sales and marketing campaign based on local market needs.

Drive procedure volume by reviewing current procedures performed using competitor’s platforms by educating clinical staff how to sell the benefits of ZEISS products over other competitive platforms.

Conduct follow-up and monitors customer commitment using ZEISS products. Provide feedback to management on sales trends.

Understand customer clinical needs for using other ZEISS products and influence purchasing decisions.

Support Key and Strategic Account Management as assigned

Direct customer inquiries to appropriate resources.

Be a resource to support Regulatory activities as necessary

Note: Essential functions may not be limited to the tasks and responsibilities listed within this section. Ordering of essential functions does not necessarily reflect importance of item.

Do you qualify?

3+ years of Healthcare sales experience

Four (4) years Bachelor’s degree in sciences, engineering,  or business related discipline, and/or equivalent industry experience.

High level of technical/clinical product knowledge. 

Experience working with doctors, client relationship management and ability to influence decisions.

Proven track record of sustained sales success maintaining peak performances to at least the top 20% in sales rankings.

Ability to develop and make key account level presentations.

High level of technical/ clinical IOL, refractive laser and ophthalmic equipment product knowledge

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet and database management.

Exceptional negotiating and diplomacy skills

Must possess a valid motor vehicle license

70% or more of time is spent traveling, including extensive plane travel, and overnight stays

Possesses knowledge of the diagnostic/eyecare ophthalmic industry an asset

Requires excellent communication skills and teaching ability to work with customers in intense surgical environment.

Well organized and capable of working independently; exercising independent judgment with minimum supervision.

Must have excellent team building and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to handle difficult situations and deal effectively and harmoniously with various personnel, internally and externally, at all levels.

Excellent team player, coachable and self-motivated, negotiating, closing skills are required

Excellent verbal, written, consultative and interpersonal communication skills and awareness of cross-cultural issues.

Resourceful, creative, with an ability to prioritize and proactively offer solutions.

Must demonstrate their ability to work with internal corporate partners (sales divisions, marketing, regulatory, legal, finance, production, service, etc) to develop cohesive, comprehensive, and innovative solutions for strategic accounts.

Experience required in contract negotiation and development.

Ability to manage multiple tasks. Strong organizational and communication skills.

Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet and database management.

Requires clean driving manifest record and current valid driver’s license.

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for sales commissions.

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

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COVID-19 Considerations

At ZEISS our highest priority is the safety of our employees and Customers. As a result, we are adopting additional prevention measures to ensure the safety of our employees and Customers. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon you submitting proof that you have been fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible and no later than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the effective start date, in addition to satisfying any other condition(s) that may be set out in an offer. If a candidate fails to satisfy this condition (or any other condition(s) set out in an offer), any offer of employment shall be immediately rescinded.

Accommodation

ZEISS is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices. Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.