Regional Sales Manager - Slice & Pack
Ireland, Polska
Key offer highlights
Employment: contract
Full-time
Description
GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Guided by a strong sense of purpose, our more than 18,000 dedicated employees work to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.
About GEA
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.
Why join GEA
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.
Your profile and qualifications
Proven capital equipment sales experience within food processing or food packaging.
Strong account management and business development background.
Experience managing complex sales cycles.
Technical solution-selling capability.
Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
CRM and MS Office proficiency.
Ability to work independently across a regional territory.
Experience with slicing, portioning, loading, packing or related food processing equipment.
Knowledge of meat, poultry, cheese or prepared food sectors.
Engineering, food science or manufacturing background.
Experience selling integrated production line solutions and automation systems.
Your responsibilities and tasks
60% Account Development: Grow existing accounts, expand customer relationships, identify follow-on projects and increase market share within existing customers.
40% New Business Development: Identify, qualify and secure new customer opportunities and projects across the territory.
Develop and grow strategic customer accounts.
Identify and pursue capital equipment opportunities.
Build relationships with production, engineering, operations and procurement stakeholders.
Conduct site surveys and process reviews.
Oversee technical and commercial proposals.
Support demonstrations, trials and factory visits.
Maintain CRM data and sales forecasts.
Support contract negotiations and project handovers.
Represent GEA at exhibitions and industry events.
Travel extensively within territory with occasional travel to European manufacturing sites and test centres.