Regional Sales Manager (West)

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.

Responsibilities / 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 range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day

• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore

• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster

• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset

• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits

• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance

• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.

• Coordinate and drive territory equipment sales activities in the Municipal Water & Wastewater Market.
• Support the implementation of local equipment and service sales strategies.
• Identify and resolve complex issues associated with equipment start-ups.
• Achieve sales growth and meet order and margin intake targets.
• Conduct field trials and product demonstrations at customer sites.
• Position product offerings to maximize success against local competitive landscape.
• Facilitate key account management and ensure customers are informed of all company products and services available.
• Develop accurate quotations and understand customer requirements.
• Assist in defining pricing and analyzing margin contributions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support product development projects within the territory.
• Ensure a 'One face to the Client' culture is maintained across interactions.
• Monitor market trends and adjust strategies as needed.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant experience in the Municipal Water and Wastewater Market, including separation applications and/or capital equipment sales.
• Strong knowledge of the customer base and product competitive landscape.
• Experience steering a sales organization within a product/sales matrix.
• Proficiency in sales process management, organizational methods, and CRM tools.
• Deep understanding of business on a local scale with developed focus on customer needs and fulfilment of customer expectations
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with proven ability to close deals and build relationships.
• Ability to travel frequently (50-70%) throughout the territory to build customer relationships.
• University Degree in Engineering/Business Administration or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong customer orientation with the ability to engage at multiple levels.
• Open-minded, solution-oriented, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal
• Must have a demonstrated ability to provide timely feedback to both internal and external customers
• Must be self-motivated
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to lead a dynamic and growing service team.

• Exposure to international markets and industry-leading technologies.

• A chance to shape the service strategy and contribute to overall business growth.

• A culture that values open-mindedness, problem-solving, and innovation.

At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.

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