Business Development Representative

ZEISS; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in optical solutions is on the lookout for a dynamic Business Development Representative to enhance customer relations and drive sales growth in East Africa. This role involves regular interactions with optometrists and opticians, focusing on delivering exceptional service and promoting product visibility. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales skills, technical product knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively in English, with additional languages being a plus. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and customer partnership, and make a significant impact in the optical market.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales within the optical field.
• Ability to comprehend and verbalize technical products.

Responsibilities

• Deliver growth by visiting existing customers and developing new accounts.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support product sales.

Skills

Sales Skills

Technical Product Knowledge

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Experience in Optical Field

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Carl Zeiss Vision, a global leading and innovative foundation in optical lens and diagnostic optical instrument business, is seeking an experienced Business Development Representative to service optometrists and opticians in East Africa. The applicant will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Responsibilities

• Deliver growth by regularly visiting existing customers in East Africa.
• Prospect, open, and develop new accounts within East Africa.
• Present new and current products.
• Support the customer with product sales and order process training.
• Initiate and support marketing promotions of the customers to ensure brand visibility and sales.
• Work in the field with customers in their own outlets to improve sales processes.
• Provide exceptional customer service and partner with customers.
• Ability to actively close sales.
• Utilize reports and presentations to effectively manage the customer relationship.
• Support the customers with registration of instruments and lenses.
• Report on a regular basis to the Regional Sales Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to digest, comprehend, and verbalize highly technical products.
• Demonstrated professional sales skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English and interpersonal skills; French and Swahili are a plus.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Good knowledge of the optical business.
• Must be willing and able to travel in East Africa with hotel stays on a regular basis.
• A driver's license is a plus.

Education

• Experienced (minimum 5 years) Sales agent in the optical field, optometrist, or optician.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Baudouin Series Elijah Gulab

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority