Head of Sales & Service IQS
ZEISS GroupZurich, Switzerland
Posted January 30, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue around 11 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (30 September 2024). With over 46,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in around 50 countries with more than 60 sales and service locations, around 40 research and development facilities, and 35 production facilities worldwide (30 September 2024). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG. Data privacy: www.zeiss.com/data-protection Imprint: http://zeiss.com/publisher This is ZEISS's official LinkedIn account. It follows the ZEISS Netiquette: www.zeiss.com/netiquette
Job Description
As Head of Sales & Service IQS, you will lead and motivate a team to leverage the Swiss measurement technology market and ensure profitability and strategic goals are met. You will build long-term relationships with customers and develop innovative approaches to new business opportunities.
Requirements
- Degree in technical and/or business administration field
- At least 5 years of professional experience in technical instruments, preferably in measurement technology
- In-depth experience in leading and developing sales teams
- Experience in complex, international organizational structures
- Proficient in German and English
- Good understanding of industrial and/or medical device production processes
- Outstanding social competence and communication skills
- Digital mindset and affinity for modern tools and processes
- Experience in project management
- Experience with Salesforce CRM (ideally)
Benefits
- Company vehicle available for private use
- Family-friendly work climate
- Diverse and challenging task
- Investments in further development (e.g., e-learning platform and LinkedIn Learning)
- Competitive salary and benefits
