Academic Program Lead
Academic Program Lead
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$ 85000 - 95000
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About Us:
How many companies can say theyve been in business for over 178 years!
Here at ZEISS we certainly can! As the pioneers of science ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research Medical Technology Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42000 employees and have over 4000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference come join the team!
Location/Region: This position is located in Maple Grove MN or Wixom MI with a hybrid schedule and ability to travel up to 60% domestically.
Whats the role
Academic Program Lead - North American Education Market
The Academic Program Lead is responsible for actively cultivating the educational market in North America. This role emphasizes driving system and software sales and revenue through strategic partnerships with key academic institutions across the U.S. and Canada.
The Lead communicates with educational organizations throughout North America to promote ZEISS IQS solutions as the preferred tools for manufacturing programs at all academic levels. Engagement occurs through direct marketing conferences and trade/skill shows such as HTEC ASPE and IMTS. They undertake strategic sales road trips to targeted regions where machining and manufacturing programs are emerging established or expanding.
This position provides expert knowledge of ZEISS solutions particularly CALYPSO operation functions and programming ensuring seamless integration into educational curricula. Additionally the Lead is responsible for conducting pre- and post-sale visits to ensure the right products are selected and that institutions receive the necessary training for effective integration into their programs.
Do you qualify
Degree in engineering industrial education or education fields or equivalent experience.
3-5 Years relevant experience
Comfortable acting in a sales role with experience in a sales and customer training capacity.
Self-driven self-organized creative.
CALYPSO software operation and applications skills preferred
Accomplished verbal and interpersonal communication skills and comfortable with presenting information both one on one and in front of larger audiences.
Basic understanding of blueprint reading and precision measurement terminology.
Working Environment:
Willing to travel as necessary up to 60-70% to support the business objectives.
Willing to travel on weekends to support the business objectives as necessary.
Ability to write clear and concise reports and possess good attention to detail.
Ability to draw out and document customer requirements that form the basis of the contractual scope of work.
Ability to sell ZEISS products in the academic world.
Ability to perform in a Teaching/Trainer related capacity as necessary during technology demonstrations.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently from problem statement to solution.
Ability to learn independently and with a team.
The annual pay range for this position is $85000 $95000
The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location scope of role qualifications education experience & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions.
We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!
Medical
Vision
Dental
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Programs
Vacation and sick pay
The list goes on!
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Holly Greenwood-MosherZeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race color religion creed sex gender marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition military or veteran status citizen status sexual orientation pregnancy (includes childbirth breastfeeding or related medical condition) genetic predisposition carrier status gender expression or identity including transgender identity or any other class or characteristic protected by federal state or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates including relatives and friends).
Employment Type
Full-Time
