ZEISS Honors Members of Its Elite Sales Force

Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, the world’s leading manufacturer in high performance sports optics, is pleased to announce the outstanding achievements of their top sales representatives. The awards were presented by Todd Pearson, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Carl Zeiss Sports Optics, during the company’s annual sales meeting.

Top honors went to Murski-Breeding’s Steven Mackanos for ZEISS’ Sales Rep of the Year.

“I am thrilled to receive this award.  My 2013 selling season came with many challenges in the shooting industry, but with the help of some great rebate incentives, along with truly innovative and cutting-edge new products from ZEISS, I was on a mission to sell.  I want to thank the support on the factory side that made my efforts succeed,” stated Steve Mackanos, of Murski-Breeding Sales.

Adam Flod of Mike Wieck Sales, Inc. took home the honor for ZEISS’ VICTORY Sales Rep of the Year. .

“I am extremely honored to be recognized as ZEISS’ VICTORY Salesman of the Year,” said Adam Flod of Mike Wieck Sales, Inc. “The new ZEISS VICTORY HT series is a salesman’s dream. It is loaded with features and benefits that outperform the competition, making them the leaders in the Super Premium Optics category. The ZEISS management team and their very aggressive sales programs combined with generous margins, make this line an easy choice for all my dealers.”

Kurt Bassuener, also of Mike Wieck Sales, Inc., received the award for the CONQUEST / TERRA Sales Rep of the Year.

“I’m honored to be given the Zeiss CONQUEST and TERRA Rep of the Year Award, although it’s truly an award that signifies teamwork.  The Zeiss team is producing the Best-in-Class binoculars which has been proven by all the awards they have won this year.  Couple that with experienced and aggressive management, marketing and sales teams, and all the tools that are out, it was a great year” said Kurt Bassuener of Mike Wieck Sales, Inc.

“Steve, Adam and Kurt have demonstrated time and time again, their commitment and dedication to our product lines and customers,” stated Todd Pearson, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Carl Zeiss Sports Optics. ”Steve, Adam and Kurt support their dealer network with a variety of innovative sales programs and some of the best customer service in our industry.  Their ability to make a difference for their retailers every day is reflected in the tremendous sales numbers and growth in their respective territories.”