About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Negotiation Lead to join our team at ZEISS Group. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for the preparation and execution of strategic negotiations, driving business growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement negotiation strategies to achieve business objectives, including preparation of goals, strategy, options, and arguments.
• Accompany the entire negotiation process from situation analysis to post-mortem analysis, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Take ownership as lead negotiator for complex negotiations, coordinating with external parties as needed.
• Define, advance, and train the organization on negotiation methods and tools to ensure structured and professional negotiation practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree in business administration, macroeconomics, mathematics, or computer science, with a focus on negotiations (e.g., game-theory, auction-theory).
• At least 10 years of professional experience in preparing and conducting negotiations for complex strategic and high-volume transactions, ideally in a high-tech environment.
• Demonstrable successes in negotiations with international partners, with experience in training courses on negotiation methods a plus.
• Full professional proficiency in German and English, with a strong network in the negotiation environment.

About Us

ZEISS Group is a leading technology company, and we are committed to innovation and excellence. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional results, and we are looking for like-minded professionals to join us.