Sales Manager Beverage, Diary, Food & Chemical (m/w/d)

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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