Business Development Manager

Lasers 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.

As 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.

Tasks

• Strategic development of Optotune’s business in laser applications
• Acquisition of new customers worldwide
• 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 optics/photonics
• Experience in management consulting 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 + additional 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 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! We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, background, or identity.