Sales June 15, 2025 Midwest Sales Engineer - ChemPharma N/A , United States of America

GEA Group; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group, a leading global supplier for the food and beverage processing industry, seeks a Sales Engineer in Romeoville, Illinois. The role involves developing customer relationships, providing technical support, and preparing proposals. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and relevant sales experience. This position offers leadership opportunities and exposure to international markets, making it ideal for motivated professionals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Leadership opportunities in a growing service team

Exposure to international markets and leading technologies

Opportunity to influence service strategy

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience as a sales engineer or in capital equipment sales.
• Strong technical background and excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently (2-3 hotel stays per week).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Provide process support and guidance for installations.
• Create customized sales proposals and follow up from order to delivery.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Technical communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

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:

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure of over 8 years, reflecting our strong culture, growth opportunities, and support.

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
• Provide process support, expertise, and guidance for new and existing installations.
• Study customer needs, pain points, and business challenges; create customized sales proposals and follow up from order to delivery.
• Review specifications and determine scope of supply for requests for proposals.
• Support after-sales service and technical support for GEA team members.
• Support marketing strategies, attend trade shows, and deliver technical or sales presentations.
• Prepare technical proposals and presentations for review before submission to customers.
• Provide monthly sales project status reports to management.
• Develop business and marketing plans, and make budget recommendations.
• Maintain technical knowledge of GEA equipment and customer processes.
• Liaise with engineering and service teams to address technical concerns.
• Support development of technical documentation and customer training.
• Provide post-sales technical troubleshooting and customer support.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor offerings.

Your profile and qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related technical sales experience.
• 5-7 years' experience as a sales engineer, in capital equipment sales, or a similar technical role.
• Strong technical background and excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in building customer and representative relationships.
• Willingness to travel frequently (2-3 hotel stays per week).
• Knowledge of CRM and sales management tools.
• Experience in capital equipment sales is required.

What We Offer:

• Leadership opportunities in a growing service team.
• Exposure to international markets and leading technologies.
• Opportunity to influence service strategy and contribute to business growth.
• A culture that values innovation, problem-solving, and open-mindedness.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive special consideration if qualified.