Global Area Sales Manager, Spray Drying Solutions

GEA Group; Denmark; On-site; DKK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group, at its Global Technology Centre in Søborg, seeks an international Area Sales Manager for Small Scale Spray Dryers. You will drive sales from first dialogue to contract, collaborating with engineering, application development and project execution teams worldwide.

You will build pipelines, craft quotations, negotiate contracts, and participate in tests and market events, traveling 20-40 days per year and engaging across chemical, pharma and food drying applications.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in chemical or mechanical engineering and have solid work experience in the field.
• Successful track record in technical project sales with international scope.
• Cross-cultural understanding and language skills for global engagement.
• High level English writing and speaking, plus proficiency in MS Office and common business tools.
• Ability to manage complex sales processes and coordinate virtual international teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales pipelines and actively participate in customer visits.
• Translate customer requirements into drying solutions and plant design.
• Calculate prices, prepare quotations, and follow up on offers.
• Present solutions and advantages; conduct commercial and technical negotiations.
• Participate in tests at the test facility and engage in industry exhibitions.
• Collaborate with internal experts across GEA and customer organizations.

Skills

Technical project sales

Cross-cultural understanding

English proficiency

Customer centric mindset

Project management

Education

Degree in chemical or mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

CRM systems

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

GEA Group, at its Global Technology Centre in Søborg, seeks an international Area Sales Manager for Small Scale Spray Dryers. You will drive sales from first dialogue to contract, collaborating with engineering, application development and project execution teams worldwide.

You will build pipelines, craft quotations, negotiate contracts, and participate in tests and market events, traveling 20-40 days per year and engaging across chemical, pharma and food drying applications.