Technical Product Sales Manager - Food Processing & Packaging (m / f / d)

GEA; Wallau; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading manufacturing company in Germany is seeking a Sales Engineer to manage customer relationships and sales pipelines, specifically in mechanical engineering for food applications. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and is fluent in English and German. This role requires up to 50% international travel, making strong communication and organizational skills essential for success.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a sales role, preferably in mechanical engineering.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering for food applications.
• Fluent in English and German; proficiency in French or Spanish is beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Identify leads and develop them into sales opportunities.
• Manage the sales pipeline and customer relationships.
• Coordinate between customers and internal departments.

Kenntnisse

Sales pipeline management

Customer relationship building

Technical sales

Persuasive communication

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities / Tasks

Take ownership in identifying leads and help developing these into tangible sales opportunities

Be responsible for managing the sales pipeline

Participate on international tradeshows as product specialist, build up and maintain customer relationships

Act as the primary link between offices, customers, agents, and internal departments (Engineering, Marketing, Order Management, Application Engineers, Planning, Trial Centre) to ensure a smooth sales trajectory

Support projects such as the implementation of guided sales methodologies, enhancement of quotation quality, and development of presentation materials together with marketing

Central management of key global accounts for slicing & packaging, maintaining high-level relationships and understanding their unique business needs

Coordinate internally and externally to ensure seamless communication and service delivery, actively pursuing opportunities to deepen GEA's partnership with these accounts

Your Profile / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial engineering or equivalent in a relevant technical or commercial discipline

Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a sales role, mechanical engineering within the manufacturing industry

Strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering specifically slicing & packaging for food applications

Proven track record as a proactive sales engineer, possessing strong initiative, persuasive communication skills, and high commercial acumen

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy in all sales-related activities

Flexible, regarding working hours in terms of different time-zones to accommodate international travel and varying customer needs

Fluent language skills in English and German (written and spoken); proficiency in French or Spanish is beneficial

Travel Requirements: Up to 50% international travel