Business Development Manager
Dietikon, Zurich, Switzerland
Marketing & Sales – Optotune /
Full-time /
On-site
Liquid lenses have been Optotune’s core business since its inception in 2008. While they are used in many different applications, the machine vision segment has become the largest - and the growth has only just started! Partnerships with objective lens makers and camera companies result in more seamless end-user integration and multiply our market access. Your job is to understand market requirements & trends, find new applications in the imaging space, define the next generation of liquid lens products, expand strategic partnerships, and scale the business.
Tasks
- Strategic developmentof Optotune’smachine vision business
- Acquisition of new customers worldwide
- Development of strategic partnerships with key players of the ecosystem
- Market research & definition of new products
- Creation of sales & training materials, business plans and go-to-market strategies
- Content creation for marketing materials
- Participation in trade shows
Requirements
- Must have technical background (MSc or equivalent)
- At least 3 years of experience in technical sales, preferably in machine vision
- Experience in management consulting is advantageous
- Ability to identify new customers, build up & maintain relationships
- Ability to understand customers' technical requirements and suggest solutions
- Passion for technology & innovation, winning personality, well organized, autonomous and prepared to travel internationally
- Excellent knowledge of English, good knowledge of German, other languages advantageous
- Good working knowledge in MS Office applications
Benefits
- Annual salary review and annual bonus (ESOP = Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Flexible working hours
- Home office
- Regular events: Ski day, Bike2Work, Friday beer, Optorocket, Float to work & more
- Great place to work activities (coffee/tea/fruits for free, various activities during the year) and Optogym
- Vacation: 5 weeks vacation + 2 compensation days
- Pension (SWISS LIFE): Attractive pension fund package with coverage beyond the statutory requirements
- Sick day insurance: up to 730 days of salary coverage in the event of sickness
- Parenthood: 16 weeks maternity leave, 3 weeks paternity leave + flexible return policy
Are you anoutgoing person looking for a challenging job in an innovative environment? Are you ready to take on responsibility and influence the future of our company? Are you determined to use your strategic thinking and communication skills to bring our revolutionary products to the market? If so, then we would be pleased to get to know you!
