Join Our Dynamic Team as a Regional Sales Manager at GEA!
Are you ready to be a part of a global leader in the food beverage and pharmaceutical sectors GEA is seeking a talented a Regional Sales Manager to join our team. With over 18000 employees across more than 50 countries GEA offers a stimulating work environment international collaboration and amazing opportunities for personal growth and development.
The Regional Sales Manager will be responsible for leading and coordinating sales efforts within the assigned territory with a focus on industrial processing equipment sales to clients in the food beverage and pharmaceutical industries. This role requires a proactive and results-driven individual who can effectively manage sales initiatives drive revenue growth and cultivate strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate must be located in Texas
Responsibilities / Tasks
GEA Group founded in Germany in 1881 is a global leader in engineering solutions serving industries such as food and beverage pharma dairy and more. With over 18000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929 GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA were not just building equipment were building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11 years reflecting the strong culture growth opportunities and support we provide.
What Youll Do:
- Coordinate and drive territory equipment sales activities including prospecting lead generation and closing sales deals to achieve revenue targets.
- Allocate resources effectively and prioritize initiatives to maximize sales opportunities and market coverage within the territory.
- Support the implementation of local equipment and service sales strategies ensuring alignment with overall company objectives and market dynamics.
- Identify and organize resolution for more complex issues associated with start-ups ensuring seamless implementation of equipment and services for clients.
- Achieve sales growth objectives by expanding market reach and coverage through proactive sales efforts and relationship-building activities.
- Achieve order and margin intake targets while maintaining a strong focus on profitability and margin contribution.
- Coordinate field trials at customer sites to demonstrate equipment capabilities and validate performance against customer requirements.
- Position product offerings effectively to maximize success against the local competitive landscape leveraging market insights and customer feedback.
- Facilitate a key account management role ensuring that customers are informed of all company products and services available to meet their needs.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal GEA stakeholders fostering collaboration and customer loyalty.
- Develop quotations and proposals in line with customer requirements ensuring accuracy and competitiveness.
- Assist in defining pricing strategies and understanding margin contribution to optimize profitability and pricing decisions.
- Support product development projects at customers within the territory collaborating with engineering and product development teams to meet customer needs.
- Foster a One face to the Client culture ensuring consistency and professionalism in all customer interactions.
Your Profile / Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Administration or related field; or equivalent work experience.
- Proven track record in sales with a strong background in capital equipment sales preferred.
- Knowledge of the food beverage and pharmaceutical markets including industry trends regulatory requirements and customer needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and negotiate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities with the capacity to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software
- Willingness to travel 75% within the assigned territory as required.
At GEA we dont just offer jobswe offer opportunities to thrive grow and make an impact.
The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $100000 - $140000 per year. 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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