Solutions Sales Manager (m/w/d)
GEA · Zagreb
The Sales Manager Process Technology is responsible for driving sales growth, achieving agreed commercial targets, and increasing GEA's market share across the Dairy, Beverage, Food, and Chemical industries. The role combines technical sales expertise, business development, customer relationship management, and strategic planning to deliver sustainable business growth while ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction and compliance with GEA standards and values.The successful candidate will manage the complete sales cycle, from identifying opportunities and developing customer solutions through contract negotiation, project handover, and ongoing relationship management.
Responsibilities / Tasks
- Drive sales growth and achieve annual revenue, order intake, and profitability targets
- Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within assigned markets
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and key stakeholders
- Promote GEA's process solutions and technologies to existing and potential customers
- Develop and manage a healthy sales pipeline and sales forecasts.
- Prepare and present technical-commercial proposals in collaboration with internal teams
- Lead commercial negotiations and close profitable business opportunities
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities
- Ensure accurate CRM management, reporting, and sales administration
- Represent GEA at customer meetings, industry events, exhibitions, and conferences
- Work closely with engineering, project management, service, and finance teams to ensure successful project execution
- Ensure compliance with company policies, business processes, and regulatory requirements
Your Profile / Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
- Master's degree or additional commercial qualifications are an advantage
- Minimum 5 years of experience in technical sales, business development, engineering, or project management within the Dairy, Food, Beverage, or Chemical industry
- Proven experience in B2B sales and business development, preferably within industrial, engineering, or process technology environments
- Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Experience managing complex technical sales projects
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Fluent Hungarian and advanced English
- Willingness to travel and meet customers regularly
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