European Sales Lead, Bulk Material Handling Systems

GEA Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm is seeking a seasoned Sales Manager to manage their Material Handling portfolio in Europe. This role requires proven capital equipment sales experience and fluency in English. You will be responsible for engaging with international clients, developing solutions, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in technical sales and a strong sense of ownership. The position is located in Eastleigh and offers opportunities for international travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in bulk material handling equipment technical sales, ideally in pharma, food, or process industries.
• Proven success with long sales cycles.
• Willingness to travel internationally (c. 30–50%).

Responsibilities

• Manage the Material Handling portfolio for Europe.
• Engage with international clients and develop tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with regional sales and engineering teams.

Skills

Proven capital equipment sales experience

Fluency in English

Experience with multi-stakeholder deals

Independent and self-organising

Collaborative mindset

Comfortable managing multiple inquiries

Education

Degree in Engineering or similar discipline

Tools

SAP CRM

Microsoft 365 tools

Job description

A leading global technology firm is seeking a seasoned Sales Manager to manage their Material Handling portfolio in Europe. This role requires proven capital equipment sales experience and fluency in English. You will be responsible for engaging with international clients, developing solutions, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in technical sales and a strong sense of ownership. The position is located in Eastleigh and offers opportunities for international travel.