Field Sales Manager, Artificial Vision Devices – Zurich, Switzerland

Job Description

Our client is a unique startup with a clear mission to harness the power of artificial intelligence and computer vision for the visually impaired. They created an innovative, smart and wearable camera with an intuitive interface to enhance the daily lives of people.

If you live in the greater Zurich area and are looking to make a difference in people’s lives, are driven to succeed and want to join a young dynamic company, we look forward to speaking with you.

Required Qualifications :

1) 2+ years’ experience in business development or field sales or customer success and / or marketing

2) Must be comfortable working with elderly people and people with special needs. Experience in the low vision industry is a plus but not necessary.

3) Must have fluent German and English skills

4) Excellent people skills including negotiation. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette.

5) Self-starter with strong time management skills. Must be comfortable working out of the office with little supervision

6) Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle

7) Able to travel extensively throughout Switzerland

Job Responsibilities

Duties will include but not limited to the following :

Drive business development and sales of products

Manage relationships with distributors, resellers, local councils, and government agencies, corporations, low vision organizations, and clinics, opticians

Promote awareness in the low vision eco-system by working with assistive technology agencies and community organizations

Present and demonstrate to organizations and potential users

Collaborate on marketing activities and participate in events and trade shows

Provide training on the use of the device, its benefits and its differentiated value for users and organizations

Liaise daily with other team members, provide activity reports and participate in sales meetings or sales calls

Measurement of Success

Achieve monthly, quarterly and yearly sales quota as assigned

Positive feedback from business partners, distributors, colleagues and customers