GEA Group

Compensation

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Job Description: • Seeks to understand each customer’s needs, challenges, and goals • Act as the primary steward of the customer experience within the assigned geography • Engage directly with customers through hands‑on selling and frequent in‑person meetings • Nurture and grow customer relationships • Map the market with a customer‑first lens • Guide and coordinate day‑to‑day sales activities across all Bakery & EFT applications • Champion customer satisfaction and service excellence • Develop customer‑aligned sales plans, budgets, and forecasts • Maintain accurate and insightful CRM data • Manage and support regional Agents (when applicable) • Align pricing, discounts, and commercial terms with Business Units • Represent the Bakery & EFT Business Units in customer negotiations • Contribute to strategy, business development, and R&D efforts • Facilitate VOC/OVOC activities and coordinate joint development initiatives • Model GEA’s values, code of conduct, and strategic direction • Deliver the agreed annual country targets • Recruit, develop, and lead regional teams Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree in Bakery Science, Engineering, or related field preferred • 7-10+ years' experience in Sales, Business Development or Project Management lead customer facing roles with direct target achievement responsibility and commercial strategy definition • Experience working in the Bakery industry is HIGHLY preferred • Experience in international Sales is highly preferred • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills • Strong understanding of legal and commercial contracting • Strong understanding of North America market dynamics • Fluent in English, preferably with a second language (French or Italian) • Ability to handle complex commercial and technical challenges • Ability to manage in difficult situations, and to execute under time pressure • Capability to design, implement and execute a holistic commercial strategy and be the lead for short cycle achievements • Ability to travel 50-75% Benefits: • Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day • 12 paid holidays , including a flexible floating holiday • 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore • A 7% 401(k) employer match • Tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset • Wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits • Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance • Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts