PpLasers are transforming manufacturing, mobility, and communications—from high-precision marking, welding, cutting, and cleaning to emerging frontiers like LiDAR, free-space optical links, and augmented-reality HUDs. In every one of these fields, precise beam shaping and rapid focus control are mission-critical—and that’s exactly where Optotune’s tunable-lens and beam-steering solutions shine. /ppAs Business Development Manager, you will be the bridge between market demand and optical innovation: spotting trends before they peak, uncovering fresh use-cases for our current portfolio, shaping the roadmap for next-generation products, and partnering with our sales team to turn opportunities into sustainable growth. In short, thrive by translating technical potential into real-world value. /ph3Tasks /h3ulliStrategic development of Optotune’s business in laser applications /liliAcquisition of new customers worldwide /liliMarket research definition of new products /liliCreation of sales training materials, business plans and go-to-market strategies /liliContent creation for marketing materials /liliParticipation in trade shows /li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliMust have technical background (MSc or equivalent) /liliAt least 3 years of experience in technical sales, preferably in optics/photonics /liliExperience in management consulting advantageous /liliAbility to identify new customers, build up maintain relationships /liliAbility to understand customers' technical requirements and suggest solutions /liliPassion for technology innovation, winning personality, well organized, autonomous and prepared to travel internationally /liliExcellent knowledge of English, good knowledge of German, other languages advantageous /liliGood working knowledge in MS Office applications /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ulliAnnual salary review and annual bonus (ESOP = Employee Stock Ownership Plan) /liliFlexible working hours /liliHome office /liliRegular events: Ski day, Bike2Work, Friday beer, Optorocket, Float to work more /liliGreat place to work activities (coffee/tea/fruits for free, various activities during the year) and Optogym /liliVacation: 5 weeks vacation + additional compensation days /liliPension (SWISS LIFE): Attractive pension fund package with coverage beyond the statutory requirements /liliSick day insurance: up to 730 days of salary coverage in the event of sickness /liliParenthood: 16 weeks maternity leave, 3 weeks paternity leave + flexible return policy /li /ulpAre you an outgoing 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! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr