Life Science Business Development Manager

Responsibilities / Tasks

Founded in Germany in 1881, GEA Group is a global leader in engineering solutions serving the food & beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and related industries. With more than 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA blends a proud heritage with forward-thinking innovation.

At GEA, we’re not just building equipment — we’re building lasting careers. Our strong culture, growth opportunities, and employee support are reflected in an average tenure of 5–11+ years.

Why Join GEA?

Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
Recharge and refresh – 13 paid holidays (including a floating holiday) plus 136 hours of PTO
Invest in your future – 7% 401(k) employer match
Keep learning – Tuition reimbursement to grow your education and skills
Live well – Wellness Incentive Program
Get support when you need it – Confidential Employee Assistance Program
Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts

We attribute our year-over-year growth to our thriving base of highly motivated, results driven employees. If you have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, great customer service and the willingness to learn, then we want to talk to you.

• Effect sales of GEA Valves, Pumps and Cleaners product Lines into the Life Sciences market sector in NAM and professionally represent the company.
• Seek out businesses by visiting and presenting GEA’s Valves, Pumps and Cleaners Product Lines in the Life Sciences Market Sector to new customers, as well as
• Visiting existing customers and maintaining relationships with them. Follow-up with written trip reports.
• Work closely with customers in a problem-solving mode where GEA’s Valves, Pumps and Cleaners product lines and technologies bring benefit to the customer.
• Identify sales leads, qualify and pursue the business accordingly.
• Develop trusting relationships based upon expertise, integrity, and friendliness.
• Acquire sales and market intelligence on issues such as competition, price, and project status.
• Aggressively follow up promptly throughout the sales process until a final determination of customer action.
• Seek advice and guidance concerning the business at hand from experienced GEA colleagues as appropriate.
• Make persuasive formal customer proposal presentations.
• Assist with the set-up and fully participate in trade shows as assigned.
• Negotiate secrecy agreements, terms of payment, and conditions of sale.
• Routinely update and add to the CRM system to reflect current developments in customer opportunities.
• Manage expense account for travel and entertainment on a timely basis.
• Contributes to team effort by completing all tasks, as may be assigned by Life Science Sales Manager for Valves, Pumps and Cleaners.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Chemical, Process or Mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• 5 years of Life Science business development and sales experience.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and effectively communicate technical data.
• Must know pharmaceutical processing equipment, FDA regulations, and standards such as cGMP, ISPE, USP, ASME BPEetc.
• Mechanical “hands-on” aptitude a plus.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently.
• Must be detail-oriented and have a demonstrated ability to provide timely feedback to both internal and external customers.
• Must be willing to travel as business development and sale assignments and industry functions require.
• Must have proficiency in MS Office products, with knowledge of CRM programs.
• Must be self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude.
• Travel is 50%

At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.

The typical base pay range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  

You may be eligible for additional rewards.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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