Zeiss

Head of Sales Nordic IQS

Join the team of the 176-year-old pioneer of science in optics. We continue to challenge the limits of imagination. With our passion for excellence, we create value for our customers and inspire the world in new ways.ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. The ZEISS Group owned by Carl Zeiss Foundation with its rich history, develops, produces and distributes measuring technology, microscopes, medical technology, eyeglass lenses, camera and cinema lenses, binoculars and semiconductor manufacturing equipment. With its solutions, the company constantly advances the world of optics and helps shape technological progress. The ZEISS Group is represented in more than 50 countries and has more than 100 locations around the globe.

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions (IQS) is a major supplier of advanced contact and optical measuring systems, computed tomography, microscopy solutions and measuring, analysis & management software to the industry. In the Nordics, ZEISS IQS has direct sales representation in all countries and employs a network of Account Managers, Product and Applications Specialists and a strong Field Service team.

ZEISS Industrial Quality Solutions, Nordics is searching for an enthusiastic candidate for the position of Head of Sales Nordics, preferably based near an industrial hub in Sweden.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage a growing Nordic sales organisation in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway of ~6 colleagues and manage a network of distributors
  • Take on sales responsibility of individual key accounts or projects as needed
  • Have regular steering meetings with the sales team and distributors and align with the head of Nordics on project and market development
  • Work with your team to provide up-to-date information in our CRM to keep the management and headquarter team up to date with the latest account developments
  • Plan customer events such as fairs and product presentations with the sales team and application experts
  • Keep up to date with the latest developments in the ZEISS IQS portfolio and introduce these to your team and customers.

 

Candidate profile:

  • The ideal candidate has a trustworthy technical sales profile and already combined this with experience in managing a team
  • Leadership affinity and passion to develop a spread out team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and preferably at least of one Nordic language
  • Strong presentation skills and able to communicate to small and large groups
  • Highly motivated and organised self-starter who is able to act independently
  • Willingness to travel within the Nordics, but also to attend meetings and training courses across the wider European region when required. 

Full training in our products, systems and processes is provided. We offer continuous professional development and the opportunity to work as part of a global team with a wide range of career development opportunities. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and all necessary equipment for the role will be provided to the successful candidate.

 

Join us today. Inspire people tomorrow.

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.