Application Manager Sales (w/m/d)

GEA is one of the largest system providers for the food and beverage industry and for a wide range of other process industries. Around 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to the success of the company – you will be part of it! We offer you interesting and challenging tasks, a pleasant working environment in international teams as well as attractive development and promotion opportunities in an internationally active company. At the GEA site in Oelde, innovative centrifuges for mechanical separation technology are produced on more than 85,000 m2 production area. Our separators, decanters and complete solutions ensure efficient processes in various industries worldwide. In order to strengthen our Sales Steering & Support team in the Separation area, we are looking for an Application Manager Sales (m/w/d) for the beverage sector at Oelde, limited by the end of 2027.

Detection and evaluation of market and customer requirements and derivation of product and application strategies in cooperation with the specialist departments Full application responsibility for your area: from market and process understanding to machine design to positioning in the product portfolio Close coordination with product management and engineering for the continuous development of the application portfolio Creation of offer concepts, technical specifications and business plans for your application field Technical and process technology consulting of our international sales organisations including training, concept assessment and supply support Control and support of the sales process (sales steering) with focus on price strategy, positioning and target margin Support of local branches and agents in active market management and direct customer support in project business Takeover of key account or strategic customer projects as required

Insufficient technical university studies or technical training with further training to the technician in the field of beverage/food technology or a comparable qualification Professional experience in beverage and food technology desirable Good knowledge of German and English in word and writing Other foreign languages desirable Safe handling of MS Office Communication strength and joy of customer contact readiness for international travel (about 30%)

Attractive remuneration according to the collective agreement of the metal and electrical industry 30 days per year Flexible work: possibility for mobile work on up to two days per week Modern Benefits: e.g. bicycle leasing via JobRad, high-quality IT equipment, occupational retirement Canteen with varied and high-quality dishes Individual development possibilities: extensive training and structured integration Future security: Working in an innovative, globally successful company