Service Sales Engineer

GEA Group; Janesville, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group in Wisconsin is seeking a Service Sales Engineer to drive service-related sales growth through technical expertise, market insight and strong customer engagement. You will combine technical sales execution with market analysis to expand service coverage and manage long-term customer relationships across multiple industries.

You will lead proposal development, coordinate with factory managers, and collaborate with business units during contracts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of B2B technical sales experience.
• Experience selling equipment and integrated process lines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across levels and cultures.
• Willingness to travel extensively (60–80%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and align long-term service sales strategies and targets.
• Identify, pre-qualify, and develop sales leads and opportunities.
• Submit service proposals and manage opportunities through the sales pipeline.
• Coordinate with factory managers to develop technically sound, commercially attractive solutions.

Skills

B2B technical sales

Sales execution

CRM tools

MS Office

SAP C4C

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP C4C

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a Service Sales Engineer to drive service-related sales growth through technical expertise, market insight, and strong customer engagement. This role combines technical sales execution, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to expand service coverage, identify new opportunities, and manage long‑term customer relationships across multiple industries.

Your responsibilities and tasks

Sales & Business Development

• Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, pricing benchmarks, and customer expectations.
• Develop and align long‑term business strategies, targets, and service sales plans.
• Identify, pre‑qualify, and develop sales leads and opportunities with existing and potential customers.
• Review RFQs, clarify technical and commercial requirements, and prepare competitive proposals.
• Submit service proposals and actively manage opportunities through the sales pipeline.
• Collate and maintain up‑to‑date information on market pricing and customer needs.
• Prepare and deliver technical and commercial presentations to customers and stakeholders.
• Continuously update CRM systems and sales forecasts.
• Collaborate with Business Units during contract negotiations, including pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure the effective fulfillment of Service Level Agreements..
• Coordinate with factory managers to develop technically sound and commercially attractive customer solutions.
• Partner with internal administration teams to ensure accurate and timely proposal delivery.
• Actively participate in industry networking, customer visits, trade shows, and industry events.

Communication & Coordination

• Maintain clear, professional communication with customers, internal teams, and management.
• Provide timely feedback to internal stakeholders on customer needs, market developments, and competitive landscape.

Your profile and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of B2B technical sales experience, ideally within machinery and automation.
• Proven experience in separators, decanters, and homogenizers for industries such as:
  • Dairy & Food
  • Chemical & Pharmaceutical
  • Beverage
  • Marine & Energy
• Experience selling equipment and integrated process lines.
• Strong background in sales execution and opportunity management, with a demonstrated track record of revenue and profit growth.
• Highly commercial mindset with strong customer platform management capability.
• Experience in preparing tender documentation and participating in tender processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to work across levels, functions, cultures, and geographies.
• Resilient, proactive, and results‑driven with a strong can‑do attitude.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• Self‑motivated and accountable.
• Fluent in English. Only applications submitted in English will be considered.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and SAP C4C (or similar CRM tools).
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (approximately 60–80%).
• No military obligation for male candidates.

About GEA

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.

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.

A world of opportunities

GEA’s heritage stretches back more than 140 years. Today, we operate in resilient customer industries with a dedicated workforce of more than 18,000 employees and conduct business with more than 150 countries.