Sales Engineer Liquid and Process Technologies

at  GEA Group

SALES ENGINEER LIQUID AND PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES

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.
Why join GEA

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GEA is a leading global company that delivers innovative solutions in the food, energy, and environmental industries. We are committed to sustainability and driving positive change through advanced technologies that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Join our team and be part of creating a more sustainable future. GEA is looking for a dedicated and proactive Sales Engineer to manage and grow our Liquid Process Technologies business in the French-speaking region of Belgium. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both nurturing existing customer relationships and exploring new business opportunities.
Your responsibilities and tasks:
As Sales Engineer you will spend 50% of your time focused on account management, selling our services, components, and projects to our current customers. The other 50% will be dedicated to identifying and developing new opportunities in sectors such as Beverage, Dairy, Food, and Home & Personal Care.

Your Responsibilities:

• Account Management: Maintain and enhance relationships with existing customers in the French-speaking part of Belgium, ensuring their needs are met and identifying opportunities to sell additional services, components, and projects.
• New Business Development:

Actively prospect and develop new business opportunities in the region, targeting customers in the Beverage, Dairy, Food, and Home & Personal Care industries.

• Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues in engineering and service teams to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet customer needs.
• Field Presence: Regularly visit customers and attend industry events to build strong relationships and stay updated on market trends.

Your profile and qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with a strong technical affinity or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in sales or account management, ideally within the liquid and fermentation technologies or a related sector.
• Skills:
• Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Strong account management abilities with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to open new business doors.
• Hands-on mentality with a willingness to work closely with engineering and service teams.
• Fluency in French and English is required; Dutch is a plus.
• Mindset: A customer-focused approach, combined with a drive to develop new business opportunities.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary package including company car, meal vouchers, group insurance, health insurance, etc.
• 20 vacation days + 12 ADV days (40 hours working week)
• An international work environment and opportunity to work with top pharma customers.
• Flexibility in working hours. Working from home is possible.
• GEA will invest in your personal development and support internal as well as external training programs for your further development. Possibility to grow and develop into other roles at GEA.
• Ability to work in an environment where innovation and change is part of the everyday culture.

What happens once your application is submitted?
You will receive an email when your application has been processed.
One of our Talent Acquisition Specialists will review and verify if the application meets the qualifications of the role.
If your application has been successfully verified, you will be invited to a first interview either virtually or face-to-face.
Usually after the second/third interview round we will make a decision.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at any stage of your application.

• Account Management: Maintain and enhance relationships with existing customers in the French-speaking part of Belgium, ensuring their needs are met and identifying opportunities to sell additional services, components, and projects.
• New Business Development