Sales June 29, 2025 INSIDE SALES & SUPPORT SPECIALIST Colognola ai Colli , Italy

GEA Group; Colognola ai Colli; In loco; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GEA Group seeks a qualified candidate with a background in foreign languages or business management for a role supporting customer relationships in the industrial bakery sector. The position involves preparing commercial offers, managing documentation, and participating in sales meetings, requiring a proactive attitude and strong communication skills.

Competenze

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in similar functions.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; Portuguese is a plus.
• Inside sales experience will be considered a plus.

Mansioni

• Support for managing customer relationships before, during, and after order acquisition.
• Prepare commercial offers in collaboration with the Technical Offer and Area Manager.
• Participate in weekly sales meetings and support inside sales activities.

Conoscenze

Communication

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Discipline

Formazione

University degree in foreign language

Economics or business management diploma

Strumenti

SAP platform

Office Package

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GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Your responsibilities and tasks:

• Cooperate with a team of qualified Technical Individual Contributors with mid and long-term experience in the application sector (industrial bakery)
• Strictly support and cooperate with assigned Area Managers with mid and long-term experience in the application sector (industrial bakery)
• Management of customer relationships concerning correspondence before, during, and after order acquisition
• Preliminary evaluation and preparation for the Legal Department of GEA of NDAs, customer contracts, and Master Agreements
• Support for document management in tender procedures (BID)
• Preparation of commercial offers in collaboration with the Technical Offer and Area Manager
• Preparation and management of internal process documentation for order acquisition (sales order, advance payment verification)
• Management of documentation for certification of intermediaries
• Support for travel management (to and from customers)
• Support for managing customer visits, events, and trade fairs
• Management of forms for intermediaries’ commissions
• CRM management for Brazil and Mexico
• Participation in weekly sales meetings
• Proactive participation in “inside sales” activities (pilot project), related management in the dedicated focus country, and KPI analysis
• Availability to work both at the Colognola ai Colli (VR) office and, if necessary, at the Torrebelvicino (VI) office
• Supports key SAP implementation users within the Commercial organization

Your profile and qualifications:

• University degree in foreign language, English, Spanish (Portuguese is a plus)
• Will be considered also economics, business management diploma / degrees with a strong B2B commercial foreign language background
• Min 5-7 years experience in similar functions, mainly within relevant B2B industrial (ideally from food/bakery)
• Inside sales experience will be considered a plus
• SAP platform knowledge (preferred)
• Office Package mastering
• Fluent in English, Spanish (Portuguese a plus)
• Previous exposure to industrial goods selling processes & tools
• Discipline in following processes and assigned standards
• Ability to execute under time pressure
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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