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GEA Group

Global provider of processing equipment

Director of Sales

Account ExecutiveUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeSvendborg, DenmarkNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Solid experience in international B2B sales of technical solutions, industrial machinery, or process technology, with documented results in sales management.
  • Several years of experience leading commercial teams.
  • Documented success in international technical sales and generating growth.
  • Ability to operate as both a strategic leader and an active sales professional.
  • Ability to build strong customer relationships and create long-term partnerships.
  • Strong negotiation skills and commercial understanding.
  • Interest in technical solutions and complex customer needs.
  • Ability to communicate fluently in Danish and English, both orally and in writing.
  • Willingness to travel internationally and maintain a visible presence in Svendborg.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop Sales, Sales Support, and Service.
  • Ensure profitable growth, order intake, revenue, and earnings.
  • Manage selected key accounts, larger sales projects, and contract negotiations.
  • Develop and strengthen relationships with existing and new customers.
  • Expand collaboration with GEA's regional sales organizations.
  • Further develop the service business in spare parts, upgrades, and service agreements.
  • Ensure close collaboration between Sales, Engineering, Production, and Service.
  • Optimize commercial processes, including customer relationship management (CRM), pipeline management, forecasting, and pricing.
  • Strengthen GEA Scan-Vibro's international market position.
  • Take shared responsibility with Engineering for aligning customer needs, technical solutions, and commercial agreements from the first customer dialogue through delivery.

Desired Qualifications

  • Work naturally across the organization and be motivated by collaboration.

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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