About us

GEA is one of the world's largest system suppliers for the food, beverage[1] and pharmaceutical industries. The technology group, founded in 1881 and operating internationally, focuses on machinery and equipment as well as sophisticated process technology, components and comprehensive service offerings. With more than 18,000 employees, GEA generated sales of around EUR 5.4 billion in fiscal year 2024 in over 150 countries.

Responsibilities / Tasks

Your Mission

• Lead business development, market growth, and sales performance across assigned European regions

• Drive sales strategy, forecasting, KPIs, and commercial actions to achieve OI and revenue goals

• Take ownership of pricing, negotiation, and profitability, supporting key project deals

• Identify new market opportunities, white spots, customer segments, and competitive advantages

• Lead implementation of sales initiatives, channel optimization, and go-to-market activities

• Strengthen customer relationships, networks, and market presence at industry events

• Provide valuable market insights to Product Management to support long-term innovation

Your Profile / Qualifications

What You Bring

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Engineering, Business Administration, or similar

• 5+ years of experience in sales management, B2B industrial sales, or process technology

• Strong background in sales channel management and cross-functional collaboration

• Proven leadership of international or matrix project teams

• Fluent in English and German; additional languages are a plus

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills and the ability to simplify complexity

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package

• Flexible working hours & remote work options

• Flexible location within Europe

• A collaborative team culture in a growing global business

• Excellent training, onboarding, and international career development opportunities

Ready to grow markets and shape the future of hygienic process technology?

Apply now and make your impact at GEA.

For reasons of readability, no gender-specific differentiation is made in the job advertisement. However, the job advertisement is explicitly aimed at all persons, regardless of gender or lack thereof.

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We offer

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 and equal qualification are welcome and will be given preferential consideration.

Contact

GEA Tuchenhagen GmbH

21514 Buechen

Germany