Regional Sales Manager
About the job
- A completed technical vocational education is required.
- At least three years of field sales experience is required, or initial experience as a Calypso application technician with the ZEISS portfolio and an interest in developing a career in direct sales.
- Strong customer orientation and the ability to engage customers are required.
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft 365 apps and CRM systems such as Salesforce is required.
- Flexibility, motivation, and the ability to work collaboratively are required.
- Readiness to travel regularly within the assigned region at least three days per week is required.
- English-language skills sufficient for use in an international environment are required.
- Take responsibility for the sales territory and drive sales of technology products, managing the sales process from lead generation through contract closure.
- Build long-term customer relationships and maintain them in Salesforce.
- Identify new business opportunities, acquire new customers, and grow the customer base sustainably.
- Understand individual customer needs and develop tailored solutions that provide value.
- Prepare and conduct complex contract negotiations through to successful closure.
- Experience in 3D coordinate metrology, non-destructive testing, mechanical engineering, or machining is desirable.
- An established network and existing contacts in the assigned region are desirable.
About the company
ZEISS is a global leader in optics and optoelectronics, serving medical professionals, industrial manufacturers, consumers, and the semiconductor industry. It designs and sells high-precision optical instruments, medical devices, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and vision care products such as corrective lenses and eye-health services. Its products rely on advanced optics and imaging technologies to deliver accurate inspection, diagnosis, and manufacturing outcomes across healthcare, industrial quality control, consumer optics, and chip fabrication. What sets ZEISS apart is its breadth and depth: a long-standing scale in multiple markets, integrated solutions across optics, imaging, metrology, and precision engineering, and a commitment to sustainability in electricity use and carbon emissions. The company’s goal is to advance optics and optoelectronics by providing reliable, high-quality tools and services worldwide while operating in a sustainable way.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$69.9M
Headquarters
Oberkochen, Germany
Founded
2001
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- First-half 2025/26 revenue reached €5.841 billion, with EBIT rising to €955 million.
- ZEISS CLINIC 360 won FDA 510(k) clearance on August 19, 2026.
- EURETINA 2026 launches expanded retina imaging, cataract systems, and DORC brand integration.
What critics are saying
- ZEISS Meditec plans up to 1,000 cuts by 2029, signaling margin pressure.
- Göttingen workers entered mediation in February 2026 after Zeiss targeted roughly 140 jobs.
- ASML scanner timing controls ZEISS SMT revenue; any slip delays optics demand immediately.
What makes Zeiss unique
- ZEISS supplies ASML's exclusive EUV optics, anchoring High-NA lithography through 2030.
- ZEISS Medical Technology bundles imaging, software, and surgery across one ophthalmic workflow stack.
- ZEISS CLINIC 360 and Collaborative Care tie devices, cloud analytics, and referrals together.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Performance Bonus