Service Sales Engineer - Texas
GEA Group, Elgin, IL, United States
About the position
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 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.
Your responsibilities and tasks 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 Spending Accounts to manage out‑of‑pocket expenses
Roles And Responsibilities
Work with the Service Sales Manager and other business areas to fine‑tune and implement service sales strategy for area of responsibility.
Lead service sales activities for the territory and prioritize initiatives.
Identify opportunities for service sales.
Actively manage key customer accounts in the assigned territory and act as the complete contact for the account.
Travel to the customer for visits that include necessary presentations/demonstrations to enhance the sales opportunity and promote GEA.
Verify and keep current the Ibase for that location.
Be responsible for large project spare parts, repair orders, and modernizations – provide quotes, follow up and ensure the sale is executed in a timely manner.
Develop the correct sales contacts at each customer location.
Participate in trade shows promoting equipment service sales activity along with new equipment sales.
Provide market feedback (competition, trends, etc.) to the Director of Service Sales and regionally responsible service management.
Utilize all available GEA resources to generate sales – new equipment salespersons, field service technicians, customer support representatives, procurement, etc.
Your profile and qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred but not required.
5+ years of technical territory sales experience highly preferred.
Must have excellent written and verbal skills, especially face‑to‑face meetings to convey, convince and negotiate service sales.
Ability to read and understand market trends and competitor developments and to adapt accordingly.
Familiarity with concept of service offerings and local market requirements of different customer groups a plus.
Excellent communicator, written and verbal, able to work with individuals (internal and external) across a wide range of levels, functions, brands and cultures.
Ability to travel up to 60% of time; some international travel may be required.
The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year. 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, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.
Please note: 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.
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.
About GEA 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.
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Your responsibilities and tasks 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 Spending Accounts to manage out‑of‑pocket expenses
Roles And Responsibilities
Work with the Service Sales Manager and other business areas to fine‑tune and implement service sales strategy for area of responsibility.
Lead service sales activities for the territory and prioritize initiatives.
Identify opportunities for service sales.
Actively manage key customer accounts in the assigned territory and act as the complete contact for the account.
Travel to the customer for visits that include necessary presentations/demonstrations to enhance the sales opportunity and promote GEA.
Verify and keep current the Ibase for that location.
Be responsible for large project spare parts, repair orders, and modernizations – provide quotes, follow up and ensure the sale is executed in a timely manner.
Develop the correct sales contacts at each customer location.
Participate in trade shows promoting equipment service sales activity along with new equipment sales.
Provide market feedback (competition, trends, etc.) to the Director of Service Sales and regionally responsible service management.
Utilize all available GEA resources to generate sales – new equipment salespersons, field service technicians, customer support representatives, procurement, etc.
Your profile and qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred but not required.
5+ years of technical territory sales experience highly preferred.
Must have excellent written and verbal skills, especially face‑to‑face meetings to convey, convince and negotiate service sales.
Ability to read and understand market trends and competitor developments and to adapt accordingly.
Familiarity with concept of service offerings and local market requirements of different customer groups a plus.
Excellent communicator, written and verbal, able to work with individuals (internal and external) across a wide range of levels, functions, brands and cultures.
Ability to travel up to 60% of time; some international travel may be required.
The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year. 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, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.
Please note: 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.
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.
About GEA 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.
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