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Regional Sales Manager - Liquid Processing

GEA • Afton, MN 55001 • Posted 2 days ago

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GEA is seeking an experienced Regional Sales Manager with a strong market knowledge in the aseptic market, capable of generating new leads and identifying business opportunities. The role involves identifying and pursuing sales leads, collaborating with colleagues, participating in trade shows, and negotiating contracts. The candidate will be home office based, with approximately 50% travel required for customer visits, potential client meetings, tradeshows, and industry functions.

Responsibilities

  • Identifying and pursuing sales leads
  • Collaborating with colleagues and industry networking
  • Participating in trade shows
  • Pre-qualifying sales leads and developing sales opportunities
  • Reviewing RFQs and clarifying customer requirements
  • Assisting with writing proposals
  • Preparing and presenting technical and sales presentations
  • Continually updating CRM and forecast lists
  • Negotiating Contracts
  • Preparing commercial offers and order acceptance documents
  • Participating in turnover meetings
  • Maintaining client contact and managing expectations

Qualifications

Required

  • Degree in Engineering (e.g. Chemical or Mechanical) or similar experience in the Beverage industry
  • 5+ years of experience in Technical B2B Sales and/or Beverage industry
  • Willingness/ability to travel to visit customers, potential clients, tradeshows, and industry functions approximately 50% of the time

Preferred

  • Proven experience in selling integrated custom engineered process systems within the beverage industry
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team setting as well as independently
  • Detail oriented with a demonstrated ability to provide timely feedback
  • Working knowledge of MS Office products, SAP C4C, and Lotus Notes
  • Self-motivated and ability to motivate others

Full Job Description

We are seeking to onboard an experienced RSM (Regional Sales Manager) possessing exceptional market knowledge and a proven track record in the aseptic market. This individual should be adept at connecting us with both established and emerging companies within the industry. They should be capable of generating new leads and identifying business opportunities from the outset.

Responsibilities / Tasks

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include:

  • Identifying and pursuing sales leads
  • Collaborating with colleagues and industry networking
  • Participating in trade shows.
  • Pre-qualifying sales leads and developing sales opportunities
  • Reviewing RFQs and clarifying customer requirements
  • Assisting with writing proposals
  • Preparing and presenting technical and sales presentations
  • Continually updating CRM and forecast lists.
  • Negotiating Contracts
  • Preparing commercial offers and order acceptance documents
  • Participating in turnover meetings
  • Maintaining client contact and managing expectations.

Candidate is envisioned to be home office based on the territory. Must be willing/able to travel approx. 50% of the time to visit customers, potential clients, and tradeshows and industry functions.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Degree in Engineering (e.g. Chemical or Mechanical) or similar experience in the Beverage industry.
  • Must have 5+ years of experience in Technical B2B Sales and/or Beverage industry.
  • Must be willing/able to travel to visit customers, potential clients, tradeshows and industry functions require approximately 50%.

    Your Profile / Qualifications

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • The ideal candidate would have proven experience in selling integrated custom engineered process systems within the beverage industry.
    • Good interpersonal skills and work well in a team setting as well as independently as required.
    • Detail oriented and have a demonstrated ability to provide timely feedback to both internal and external customers.
    • Working knowledge of MS Office products, SAP C4C and Lotus Notes
    • Self-motivated and be able to motivate others.

    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 are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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