Growth Leader, Valves & Pumps Sales

GEA Group; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group is seeking a Business Manager for Valves and Pumps to drive growth and market expansion across hygienic industries. You will foster key customer relationships, identify opportunities and work with sales, technical and marketing teams to develop innovative solutions.

Ideal candidates have a background in F2F sales or business development within valves/pumps or hygienic processing, coupled with strong negotiation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in face-to-face sales, business development or management within valves/pumps or hygienic process industries.
• Strong commercial acumen with negotiation and contracting experience.
• Excellent communication and networking skills across all levels.
• Willingness to travel, including overnight stays, to meet customers and attend events.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic growth plan for Valves and Pumps across industries (food, beverage, pharma, personal care).
• Identify new market opportunities and increase sales, market share and profitability.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers, distributors and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with sales, technical and marketing teams to enhance market positioning and solutions.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth quotations and contracts.
• Support global and regional sales initiatives and align with company strategy.
• Provide sales reports, forecasts and CRM insights to senior management.

Skills

F2F sales

Business development

Management

Negotiation

CRM & relationships

Communication

Networking

Travel willingness

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GEA Group is seeking a Business Manager for Valves and Pumps to drive growth and market expansion across hygienic industries. You will foster key customer relationships, identify opportunities and work with sales, technical and marketing teams to develop innovative solutions.

Ideal candidates have a background in F2F sales or business development within valves/pumps or hygienic processing, coupled with strong negotiation and communication skills.