Sales Associates - Consumables

Carl Zeiss SMT; NTR; In loco; INR 600.000 - 800.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ZEISS in India seeks a Sales Planning & Strategy professional to drive ophthalmology-focused plans and strategies. The role emphasizes pipeline tracking, forecasting, and dealer network management across India, with emphasis on pricing discipline and market insight.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in ophthalmology/healthcare, strong analytical skills, and English proficiency, with additional languages seen as a plus.

Competenze

• At least 3-4 years of work experience in Ophthalmology / healthcare / consumable portfolio.
• Result orientation & strong strategic & commercial acumen.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, with a data-driven mindset.
• Strong English proficiency; fluency in additional languages a plus.

Mansioni

• Track and review pipeline, sales forecasts and achievement vs target.
• Review sales funnel with detailed planning and execution.
• Prepare rolling forecasts for the territory and ensure execution.
• Manage dealer network in territory and leverage partner strengths.
• Drive pricing discipline and ensure timely payments as per policy.
• Submit reports (Daily/Monthly/Quarterly) and update data in SFDC.
• Identify new key accounts and direct trade opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activities and pricing strategies.
• Coordinate with Marketing for RTM, CME & Live Surgeries as per needs.
• Collaborate with equipment sales, Marketing and PDP teams for synergy.
• Maintain skill matrix and drive team training.

Conoscenze

Ophthalmology

Healthcare

Analytical mindset

Commercial acumen

Formazione

Bachelor's degree

Descrizione del lavoro

ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS' success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace.

Further information at ZEISS India .

Develop Sales Plans and Strategies

• Track and review pipeline, sales forecasts, and achievement vs. target; support cluster leader with course correction wherever required.
• Closely review sales funnel and ensure success with detailed planning and strong execution methods.
• Preparation of Sales Forecasts, rolling forecast, etc. for the territory/area & ensure execution as per plan.
• Manage dealer network in assigned territory, build winning mindset and leverage on partners' strength.
• Drive discipline in pricing and payment terms. Ensure collection of payment once its due as per company policy.
• Submission of all prescribed reports (Daily Sales Report, Monthly and Quarterly, etc.) and updation of data in SFDC
• Identification of new Key Accounts and Direct trade opportunities.
• Awareness regarding competitor's activities in the market and information in terms of pricing, schemes, systems/procedures, etc. and implement and maintain competition information SFDC tool.
• Consolidate Region-level data and feedback/insights on customer queries, marketing initiatives, competitor positioning, etc. to enable better decisions.
• Follow up with Marketing team for organizing RTM, CME & Live Surgeries etc. as per business requirements in the territory/area.
• Establishing a working rapport with the equipment sales team, Marketing and PDP team and driving synergy sales in your territory/area.
• Ensure the governance of existing bundling contracts.
• Maintain comprehensive skill matrix for team members to drive skill enhancement and cross skill trainings for the team

Education Bachelor's degree in any relevant area. Experience / Skills

• At least 3 -4 years of work experience in the field of Ophthalmology / healthcare / Consumable portfolio
• Result orientation & strong strategic & commercial acumen.
• Excellent analytical and conceptual skills, coupled with a data-driven mindset.
• Positive attitude and passion that energizes customers and colleagues alike
• Strong English proficiency, fluency in additional languages a plus

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Sikcha Chhetri