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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in sales within the optical industry, focusing on customer relationship management, technical requirements analysis, and tailored solution development. Proficient in negotiation, revenue forecasting, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to drive business growth.
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Sales Experience In Optical IndustryTechnical Requirements AnalysisCustomer Relationship DevelopmentQuotation And Contract NegotiationsFluent English Communication
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Hard Skills
Degree In Natural ScienceDegree In EngineeringOptics/Photonics KnowledgeMaterials Science ExpertiseTechnical Materials ExperienceOptical Components KnowledgeSales Pipeline ManagementRevenue ForecastingMarket AnalysisProject Implementation
Soft Skills
Persuasive CommunicationIndependent Work ApproachStructured Work MethodologyEntrepreneurial MindsetCustomer Prioritization
Tools & Technologies
Sales Reporting SystemsQuotation ToolsContract Management Software
Industry Keywords
Optical IndustryFused Quartz SolutionsBusiness DevelopmentCustomer Needs AnalysisCompetitive Market Monitoring
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Further develop the commercial optics business in Europe
- Build long-term relationships with existing and new customers
- Identify emerging applications and business opportunities in the optical industry at an early stage
- Support suitable projects from the initial customer need through successful implementation
- Analyze technical and commercial requirements
- Develop tailored solutions based on high-performance fused quartz with internal specialists
- Advise customers on products and solutions for optical applications
- Coordinate technical questions with Product Management, Application Engineering, and Research & Development
- Prepare quotations and lead price and contract negotiations
- Manage the sales process and take responsibility for the sales pipeline, volume planning, and revenue forecasting
- Monitor market and competitive developments and derive specific sales initiatives
- Bring the customer perspective into the organization
- Collaborate with Product Management, Application Engineering, Research & Development, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain
- Document customer activities, opportunities, and risks in sales and reporting systems in a structured manner
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed degree in a natural science or engineering discipline, such as Physics, Optics/Photonics, Materials Science, or a comparable field
- Several years of professional experience in sales within the optical industry
- Experience with technical materials, optical components, or related applications is an advantage
- Strong understanding of technical requirements
- Ability to translate scientific and technical content into customer benefits and business opportunities
- Experience developing customer relationships and driving business development
- Experience with quotation, pricing, and contract negotiations
- Independent and structured approach to work
- Entrepreneurial mindset and a strong sense of customer priorities and commercial potential
- Persuasive communication skills in an international environment
- Excellent English skills
- Willingness to travel within Europe
- German language skills are an advantage
- Additional European languages are welcome
Benefits
Comp & perks- Attractive base salary plus bonus
- Support for private pension provision
- Flexible working hours without time tracking
- 30 days of annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off
- Special leave for personal occasions
- Life-phase account for paid leave, such as a sabbatical or early retirement
- Subsidy for local public transportation
- Discounts at numerous online shops
- Occupational health services with comprehensive preventive medical examinations
- Sports and fitness programs
- Employee cafeteria serving freshly prepared meals every day
- Support for selected initiatives in education, family, and science