About us

Our Business Unit SCHOTT Advanced Optics, which consists of multiple Strategic Business Fields, is a valuable partner for developing products and customized solutions for applications in optics, astronomy, opto-electronics, augmented reality, life sciences, and research. With a portfolio of over 120 glasses, we master the value chain, from development to finishing and metrology.

Do you want to take responsibility for a leading player in the optical industry? 

Are you passionate about unlocking further sales potential to helps us grow? 

Do you want to outperform the competition by driving innovation? 

We are looking for a globally minded Head of Strategic Business Field Optical Industry (m/f/d). The position is located in Mainz with the flexibility to combine remote work with on-site presence.  

Your Contribution

• You will have P&L responsibility and accountability for our SBF Optical Industry.
• You will develop, control and steer the strategy and business activities of the SBF.
• You will manages existing and new product portfolio by creating sales and marketing concepts for all SBF products.
• You identify and seize opportunities to help us expand into new markets, regions and customer groups to generate additional sales. 
• You have to oversee and lead a dedicated team responsible for bringing new products to market with clearly defined value.
• You are responsible for the development of a competitive product portfolio with the aim of increasing sales and margins.  
• You will manage, promote and motivate the employees in your area of responsibility.

Your Profile

• Degree in industrial engineering or engineering/natural sciences and additional training in business administration.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in sales/product management or operations in the respective industry at B2B level.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and understanding of finance and controlling to capitalize on strategic opportunities.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to network and lead interdisciplinary teams across cultures.
• Strong analytical skills and a tech-savvy, customer-focused mindset to turn innovative ideas into business opportunities.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a frequent basis.
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English.

Your Benefits

SCHOTT’s openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management via flexible working hours and hybrid work all the way to corporate pension plans: everything geared to suit your goals and needs. Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Subsidized pension plan; Holistic corporate health management; International assignments; Trust-based working time

Please feel free to contact us

You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application: SCHOTT AG, Human Resources, Michael Grewing, 

*At SCHOTT, it’s your personality that counts – not your gender, your identity, or origin.