Account Manager Ophthalmology Northern Netherlands

ZEISS is technology and innovation. We develop, manufacture and sell highly innovative products and solutions for our customers in a variety of business fields – always testing the limits of what is feasible.

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries generating more than 10.8 billion euros in revenue with around 46,000 employees across 50 countries around the globe.

Founded in Germany in 1846, we are proud of our rich heritage. As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is rooted in and committed to responsibility in all its activities. Therefore, 15% of revenue is currently invested in science and R&D. ZEISS is convinced that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global challenges.

If you want to enable business success and make a difference with us, ZEISS is the right place for you!

Purpose of the Role

The Netherlands has a strong network of ophthalmologists, clinics, hospitals, and (independent) treatment centers. These teams face the daily challenge of helping more patients, while the bar for quality continues to rise and time is scarce. You are the partner who helps them move forward. You listen attentively, you think along in solutions, and you point the way to the innovative possibilities of ZEISS. In this way, you give them the means to diagnose more accurately, to treat more safely and efficiently, and to noticeably improve the lives of patients.

Because you bridge medical expertise and technological progress, trust grows and progress accelerates. You build relationships that endure, you stimulate collaboration, and you get the best out of every trajectory. This is your opportunity to make an impact in a field that literally helps people see the world more clearly and sharply.

The key responsibilities for this position include (but are not limited to):

• You report to the Sales Manager Ophthalmology Netherlands.
• You are in daily contact with ophthalmologists, clinical staff, and decision-makers within ophthalmological institutions and understand their challenges like no other.
• You translate clinical and organizational needs into suitable ZEISS solutions with demonstrable added value for patient care.
• You move effortlessly between different conversation partners and networks, from medical-content driven to strategic.
• You actively build long-term customer relationships and know how to connect new customers to ZEISS.
• You identify trends, innovations, developments, and opportunities in Dutch eye care and respond to them proactively.
• You work in a structured manner with Salesforce, so that you always have insight into customer needs and opportunities.

Required knowledge & experience

• A completed bachelor’s degree or equivalent working and thinking level.
• 3–5 years of experience in a commercial role, preferably in medical technology or healthcare.
• Affinity with clinical environments and technical products.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Persuasiveness, diplomacy, and perseverance.
• Willingness to further deepen your knowledge of ZEISS products and applications (training and certification included).
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Experience with presenting at a high level.

What do we offer you?

• An attractive salary appropriate to the position.
• An annual bonus (cash).
• A company car with fuel card, laptop, iPad, and iPhone.
• Extensive extralegal benefits, including an insurance package.
• 25 vacation days.
• Extensive training and development opportunities within an international organization.

Who are we?

ZEISS Benelux

In the Benelux, approximately 200 colleagues work from three locations: Breda (NL), Zaventem, and Leuven (BE). Our modern head office in Breda stands for open communication, pride in our innovations, and a pleasant, professional working atmosphere.

Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, philosophy of life, disability, age, sexual orientation or identity.

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