GEA Group · 5 months ago
South/East Sales Engineer
Janesville
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expGEA Group is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving various industries including food and beverage and pharma. They are seeking a dynamic Sales Engineer to drive technical sales and build customer relationships in the Industrial Biotech, Starch, and Protein markets across North America.
Food ProcessingIndustrialSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Build and Grow Accounts: Establish new customer relationships while maintaining existing ones by analyzing market needs and driving sales to meet targets
Collaborate and Communicate: Provide weekly updates on market conditions, customer needs, and sales activities to the Director of RR Sales
Technical Presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling sales and technical presentations at industry seminars and directly to clients
Cost Estimates & Quotations: Assist in preparing competitive cost estimates and proposals by consulting with engineers and project teams
Strategic Analysis: Drive process improvements by analyzing cost-benefit ratios of equipment for customer applications
Travel: Expect overnight travel within North America (with a Midwest focus) and occasional visits to our headquarters in Germany
Proposal and Contract Negotiation: Assist in drafting proposals and negotiating contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions
Project Coordination: Ensure a smooth hand-off to the project management team for implementation
Marketing and Outreach: Participate in industry trade shows and marketing activities to boost sales volume and market visibility
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
At least 2 years of recent experience in the IBT or OFP markets
Ability to effectively communicate technical data and understand engineering systems
Experience in equipment sales is a plus!
Comfortable assisting service engineers with field testing and troubleshooting
Fluent in English (written and verbal), with excellent interpersonal skills to work both independently and within a team
Able to travel overnight 2-3 nights per week
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
Tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
Wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses
Company
GEA Group
GEA is the suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Zsolt Szeker
SVP Indirect Procurement and Excellence Functions
Anselm Schoenmakers
Vice President Liners & Supplies PLM and Dairy Expertise
Recent News
2025-12-30
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