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GEA Group

Global provider of processing equipment

Area Sales Manager

Field SalesPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Experience selling process solutions, production plants or technical projects to the food industry, or experience in a technical role with solid understanding of process plants and industrial production processes.
  • Ability to translate customer needs into technical solution proposals and communicate them clearly to technical and commercial stakeholders.
  • Experience building relationships and creating value for customers, colleagues or partners.
  • Understanding of the technical and business conditions shaping modern food production.
  • Ability to plan, prioritize and follow up on activities in a structured manner.
  • Commercial mindset and motivation to identify new opportunities and turn them into concrete results.
  • Fluency in at least one Nordic language and English, in both written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

  • Develop GEA’s business in process solutions for the food industry in the Nordic market, working with customers, project teams and technical specialists to identify opportunities and develop value-creating solutions across the customer value chain.
  • Manage existing customers and develop new business opportunities, building long-term customer relationships and sales strategies.
  • Prepare sales budgets, activity plans and forecasts aligned with the company’s growth strategy.
  • Identify, qualify and develop new projects and business opportunities with existing and prospective customers.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers in the dairy, brewery, food and ingredients industries.
  • Drive complex sales processes from early project identification through contract negotiation and order intake.
  • Develop and implement customer and market strategies for the assigned territory.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, the project department, the service organization and other GEA business areas.
  • Contribute to developing GEA’s position in the Nordic food market.
  • Use CRM for pipeline management, forecasting and sales follow-up.
  • Represent GEA at customer meetings, networking activities and industry events.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience selling technical solutions, process equipment or major investment projects.
  • Experience preparing or reviewing P&IDs, layouts, mass balances or process descriptions.
  • Experience in process design, project management, engineering or production in the food industry.
  • Experience with CRM systems, pipeline management and forecasting.
  • Experience with major investment projects and capital equipment.

About the Company

GEA Group

Global provider of processing equipment

GEA Group provides systems and components for processing in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, offering end-to-end process solutions from engineering and installation to service. Its equipment forms integrated processing lines that transform raw materials into finished products, with customizable modules for drying, separation, heating/cooling, and sanitation. It differentiates itself through a long history, global scale, and a diversified portfolio built via strategic acquisitions, enabling complete, one-stop project delivery. Its goal is to advance technologies and expand its impact by delivering reliable, efficient processing solutions that support sustainability.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Düsseldorf, Germany
Founded
1881

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