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.
We are the leading supplier of centrifugal separation equipment in the Irish marketplace. We are proud to be in our 50th year of operation focusing on supplying our customers with premium equipment and service. Our activities are primarily in the Chemical/ Pharmaceutical, Beverage, Dairy, Renewable resources and Environmental Sectors.
Your responsibilities and tasks:This position is flexible and can be based anywhere in Ireland, but requires extensive travel throughout the country. We are looking for a dynamic and customer-oriented Technical Sales Specialist to join our team. In this position, you will play a key role in driving revenue by leveraging your technical expertise, product knowledge, and problem-solving skills to address customer needs. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation, strong communication abilities, and a proven success in sales or business development.
Work collaboratively with the team to research, identify, and qualify potential leads, business opportunities, and customer needs through various research tools and cold calling efforts.Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and solution workshops to prospects and customers.Understand customer challenges and requirements and recommend appropriate products or solutions to address their needs.Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders and most importantly our parent company personnel in Germany.Provide technical support and guidance throughout the sales cycle, from initial contact to post-sale support.Prepare and deliver proposals, quotes, and sales contracts.Stay updated on industry trends and new technologies to effectively position our products in the market including promoting company initiatives on sustainable and digital solutions.Achieve sales targets and goals as defined by the company.Maintain all sales activities, leads and opportunities in our CRM system and generate forecast reporting as required.Your profile and qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or related field.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.Customer-focused mindset with a passion for solving complex problems and delivering value to customers.Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate effectively within a team environment.Background in engineered product sales; consultative selling style and advanced influencing and closing skills delivering profitable orders.Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets and objectives.Willingness to travel as needed for customer meetings, trade shows, and events.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.
Join a top employerGEA is certified as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for Europe. We have high scores for Leadership, Ethics & Integrity and Sustainability.
A world of opportunitiesWe're a global industrial engineering company and one of the world's largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors, and many others. GEA offers exciting and diverse training and career opportunities around the world.
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