Sales Engineer

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.

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward‑thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day.

Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore.

Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster.

Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset.

Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits.

Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance.

Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts to manage out‑of‑pocket expenses.

At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Provide process support, expertise, and guidance for new and existing installations.
• Study customer needs, pain points and business challenges, and create customized sales proposals, following up with customers from award of purchase order to delivery of machines.
• Obtain requests for proposals, review specifications, and determine scope of supply.
• Support after‑sales service for GEA team members regarding customer support functions.
• Provide input for ads and marketing strategies; market GEA Separator products by attending trade shows and seminars each quarter; make at least two technical or sales presentations per month.
• Prepare technical proposals and presentations and submit to Sales Manager for review before sending to the customer or prospect.
• Provide monthly sales project status reports covering project funding, win strategy, and competitive positioning to the assigned Director and Senior Marketing Manager.
• Develop business and marketing plans for sales areas and make budget recommendations.
• Support development and delivery of technical documentation, including user manuals, technical specifications and product training sessions.
• Provide post‑sales support to customers, including technical troubleshooting and customer training to ensure satisfaction with the product or service.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent technical selling experience.
• 5 – 7 years’ experience as a sales engineer selling capital equipment into engineering firms for chemical or pharmaceutical projects.
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand complex technical concepts and communicate them to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Customer and representative relationship building experience.
• Frequent travel experience; position requires frequent travel with 2 – 3 hotel stays per week.
• Knowledge of CRM and sales management tools.
• Capital equipment sales experience.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead a dynamic and growing service team.
• Exposure to international markets and industry‑leading technologies.
• A chance to shape the service strategy and contribute to overall business growth.
• A culture that values open‑mindedness, problem‑solving, and innovation.
• At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.

Pay Range

The typical base pay range for this position will be communicated during the interview. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job‑related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Work Authorization

This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.