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GEA Group

Global provider of processing equipment

France & Maghreb Sales Manager

Field SalesUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeAngers, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • A higher technical or commercial education is required.
  • At least 5 years of confirmed commercial experience in an industrial B2B environment is required.
  • Experience selling industrial equipment or high-value technical solutions is essential.
  • Strong negotiation, business development, and complex sales-project management skills are required.
  • Ability to work in an international environment is required.
  • Very good English proficiency is essential for collaboration with international teams and regional customers.
  • Autonomy, organization, and results orientation are required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with stakeholders are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop sales of extrusion solutions and equipment to food-industry companies.
  • Identify and develop new commercial opportunities in the assigned territory.
  • Manage, retain, and grow a portfolio of strategic customers.
  • Analyze customer needs and propose technical solutions suited to their industrial challenges.
  • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through contract signature.
  • Prepare and negotiate commercial offers with technical teams and business-unit experts.
  • Monitor the market, sector trends, and competitive environment.
  • Represent GEA at trade shows, customer events, and industry meetings.
  • Contribute to defining and implementing the commercial strategy for the assigned scope.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the food pasta, pet food, and breakfast cereal markets.
  • Understanding of food-processing methods and extrusion technologies.
  • Experience selling process solutions or equipment for the food industry.

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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