Representative, Business Development

About the role

To strengthen our Team in the Eye Care Provider Division, we are seeking a Business Development Representative for our NW Washington territory (must live within the territory; Seattle Area Preferred).

Under general direction from the Regional Business Development Manager, the Business Development Representative (BDR) is responsible for the overall management, objectives, and plans for the assigned territory within the U.S. Independent Eye Care Professional (ECP) Channel.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sales growth targets for Direct Rx business and other strategic targets such as premium lenses, coatings, dispensing tools and equipment, or key sales programs
• Segment territory using CRM Account Classification system and identify key customer targets to increase territory sales
• Profile and evaluate each customer’s store operation, financial data, business model & profit drivers, and create value-based sales strategies that has positive financial impact on company
• Conduct and prepare pre-call planning and call objectives, and anticipate likely objections; understand motivations and establish a relationship as a trusted advisor / consultant
• Lead sales conversation with ECPs by challenging and persuading them to change behavior. Build agreement at each point in the sales process, remove barriers and close the deal
• Create innovative tactical and strategic approaches to meet and exceed business objectives when faced with an obstacle or a customer concern
• Treat territory as own franchise by creating and executing territory plan to achieve goals; consider required investment and financial impact in developing customer strategies
• Increase sales by effectively communicating the advantages and benefits of Carl Zeiss Vision products and services to Eye Care Professionals
• Schedule, plan, develop and conduct on-site individual, group and office training and educational seminars to increase demand for Carl Zeiss Vision labs, lenses and dispensing tools
• Maximize and execute customer marketing programs to accomplish goals and objectives
• Establish a positive, productive and collaborate working relationships with Carl Zeiss Vision employees and colleagues
• Operate with the highest ethical standard during every customer interaction and in alignment with Carl Zeiss philosophies and leadership principles
• Input accurate and timely reports via Salesforce.com
• Efficiently manage travel cost and leverage smart spending techniques
• Prepare and submit timely expense reports

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Business, Public Administration, Economics, Marketing or related field strongly preferred
• 3+ years in a successful business to business sales environment, preferably in Rx sales, optical, medical device or retail operations industry with Fortune 500 companies
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Nice to haves:
• Strong sales focus with the ability to move key opportunities through the sales cycle, providing detailed and accurate sales forecasts using the company's CRM tool
• Demonstrated experience in creating plans to achieve revenue and profitability goals
• Effective consultative, conceptual and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to establish influential relationship with customers
• Disciplined and results-oriented approach to selling and strong time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to operate as a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others
• Ability to influence situations and people
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• ABO & ABO speaker certification preferred
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to be proficient with standard MS Office applications, company technology devices (Laptop, iPad, iPhone, etc.) for territory management and product orders and knowledge of Salesforce.com preferred

Pay

The annual starting salary for this position is $82,500 plus sales commission. 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 eligible for sales commissions, offering an exciting opportunity for earning additional rewards through a monthly commission structure.

Benefits

We believe in rewarding hard work and dedication, allowing you to maximize your earnings based on your achievements. We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(k) Matching
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Vacation and sick pay