At GEA, a global leader in industrial engineering for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors, the Regional Sales Manager for Food Ingredients manages accounts in the Central Eastern USA & Canada territory. This role involves traveling to acquire new clients and nurturing existing relationships. The manager serves as the main quote specialist for specialty food ingredients, offering tailored solutions. They attend trade shows to showcase products and raise brand awareness, while also preparing competitive bids and overseeing client projects related to ingredient sourcing and product innovation.

Responsibilities / Tasks

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Achieve sales targets for capital equipment within the territory as set by the Director.
Cultivate relationships with key decision-makers to identify, qualify, and pursue leads.
Proactively generate new business opportunities by penetrating the market and gathering market intelligence.
Effectively communicate customer requirements within GEA to align with internal teams and ensure successful project execution.
Represent GEA in a professional and customer-focused manner, demonstrating industry expertise.
Conduct timely follow-up on all inquiries and maintain communication throughout the sales process.
Collaborate with engineers and internal teams to develop tailored solutions for customers.
Prepare and deliver persuasive formal proposals to potential customers.
Participate in industry trade shows to showcase GEA solutions and develop new customer contacts.
Negotiate terms & conditions of sales, secrecy agreements, and finalize contracts in coordination with business unit management.
Provide order confirmations and actively participate in turnover meetings with project management and internal teams.
Track and report on sales activities, proposal status, and sales forecasts.
Manage travel and entertainment expenses in line with company policies.
Work closely with the Service organization to ensure a unified approach to customer visits and technical solutions.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong drive to close deals and secure orders.
Knowledge of food or dairy processing equipment, with a hands-on background in equipment troubleshooting.
Ability to understand and communicate complex technical data and engineering systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to travel as needed to meet customer needs and attend industry events.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust-based relationships with customers and colleagues.
Proficient in MS Office applications and comfortable with technology.

Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:

12 Paid Holidays
PTO - Paid Time Off
Medical Plans
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings and Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
401k with excellent employer match
Wellness Incentive Program
Employee Assistance Program

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