Business Developer New Food

GEA Group; Alcobendas; Híbrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global process solutions provider is seeking a Business Developer New Food to join their team in Alcobendas. This role focuses on strategic sales development, market analysis, and key account management in the food industry. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree, over five years of experience in engineering, and strong strategic thinking abilities. Benefits include flexible working hours and an attractive compensation package.

Servicios

Health insurance

Restaurant tickets

Flexible working hours

23 days of vacation

Career development opportunities

Formación

• At least five years of experience in a similar role within the engineering sector.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end processes in cell-based fermentation and precision fermentation.
• Fluent English skills; a second language is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Expand market share through lead generation and increasing conversion rates.
• Successfully enter new and emerging markets.
• Prepare comprehensive performance reports for global sales meetings.
• Continuously develop and refine existing sales processes.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key customers and partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams on projects.
• Advise customers throughout the proposal process.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Collaboration

Fluent English

Educación

Master's degree in Biotechnology or Process Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities / Tasks

GEA provides customized process solutions for the dairy, beverage, and food industries, as well as the chemical sector. Particularly in the field of New Food, we develop comprehensive process technologies from the laboratory phase to industrial production to ensure innovative food products. Our services include the design, construction, configuration, and installation of versatile and efficient equipment, technologies, processing lines, and complete plants.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for a Business Developer New Food to join our team in Alcobendas as soon as possible.

Your Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sales Development: Expand market share through lead generation and increasing conversion rates, supported by CRM-based monitoring.
• Market Analysis & Expansion: Successfully enter new and emerging markets.
• Sales Activity Management: Prepare comprehensive performance reports with actionable insights for global sales meetings.
• Implementation & Optimization of Sales Strategies: Continuously develop and refine existing processes.
• Key Account & Partner Relationship Management: Build and strengthen relationships with key customers and partners.
• Cross-Departmental Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams such as the Center of Competence, Application Management, Project Management, and Service.
• Customer Consultation & Solution Development: Advise customers throughout the proposal process and develop innovative solutions tailored to specific requirements.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Master's degree (MSc or higher) in Biotechnology, Process Engineering, or a comparable field.
• At least five years of experience in a similar role within the engineering sector; experience in the food industry is a plus.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end (E2E) processes and market knowledge in cell-based fermentation and precision fermentation.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with a structured working style.
• Proven expertise in project management, communication, and negotiation.
• Fluent English skills (spoken and written). A second language is a plus.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across different disciplines.

We offer

• Attractive compensation package with flexible remuneration options (e.g., health insurance, restaurant tickets).
• Flexible working hours and the option for remote work (two days per week).
• 23 days of vacation per year.
• Great workenvironment as part of a collaborative team.
• Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level.
• Join a company recognized as a "Top Employer 2025."

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