Valves & Pumps - Technical Sales Support GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company. We are looking for a Valves & Pumps - Technical Sales Support. Your responsibilities and tasks: V&P sales engineer manages the assigned resources to meet customers’ needs within the context of promoting sales of all assigned valves, pumps and cleaning technology products. S/he reports to the SFT Head of Sales, responsible for new machines and service sales within the assigned product group or application cluster in the country. This includes the revenue responsibility for €1 million. The main goal is to detail and implement the cluster sales strategy, perform sales planning/forecasting, and develop product portfolio (in close cooperation with the V&P Sales Steering Manager) and drive revenues through proficient management of the different routes to market that each market may require. Special focus on new machines and spare parts delivery, meeting customer needs, and promoting the 'GEA' vision - a coordinated approach to sales across the entire organization. S/he is encouraged to think innovatively and embrace modern new product development theories. Your profile and qualifications: University degree in one of the main engineering fields (Chemical, industrial or mechanical background preferred). Minimum of 5 years relevant sales customer service experience. Advanced understanding in the food and beverage business, customer relationship management, and market development. The V&P Sales engineer must have comprehensive market knowledge which comprises a full view of potential, competitors, and competitive environment. The V&P Sales Engineer should be proactive, self-driven, resilient, sales-oriented, and possess business acumen. Strong capital equipment or service sales experience in liquid management technologies is required. Knowledge about GEA portfolio, local market requirements, and customer groups is essential. Capable of designing and implementing strategic sales plans. GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, 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. Join a top employer GEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity, and Sustainability. A world of opportunities We’re a global industrial engineering company and one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering exciting and diverse training and career opportunities around the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr