Sales Manager - Olive Oil Machinery

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.

Why join GEA

Job information

Reference Number

JR-0030757

Job function

Sales

Position type

Full time

Site

Polígono Industrial Los Cerros C/Cerámica,, 23400 Ubeda

Your responsibilities and tasks:

GEA is one of the world's largest system suppliers to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Our wide range of products includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used in a variety of industries, they improve the sustainability and efficiency of production processes around the world.

The Center of Excellence for Olive Oil located in Úbeda, Spain, is the only GEA Group Center focused on Olive Oil Application worldwide using GEA's mechanical separation technology. We are the experts.
We perform tenders, commissioning and maintenance of olive oil projects.

We are currently looking for a Sales Manager - Olive Oil Machinery who can perform the following tasks:

• Achieve sales growth and expand market reach and coverage according Iberia Sales Strategy

• Manage the whole offer management process, from definition of scope to technical detailing and solution pricing.

• Coordinate and drive sales activities with end customers and partners.

• Support Head of Sales to define right sales strategy for Spain and International New Machine/Used Machine market.

• Manage customer relationships.

• Ensure all sales orders are negotiated with acceptable gross margin contribution according to defined targets.

• Support product development projects.

Your profile and qualifications:

• University Degree in Engineering, Agricultural Engineering

• Experience and knowledge in olive oil sector

• know-how of state-of-the-art sales process, organization methods and tools (e.g. ordering, pricing, CRM)

• Proven skills in negotiation & contracting with customers.

• Understanding of corporate finance.

• English (proficient).

• Deep understanding of business with developed focus on customer needs and fulfilment of customer expectations

• Open-minded and solution oriented, strong problem solving skills

• Team player, good net-worker and negotiator

• Very good communication skills, strong sales person

• Strong customer orientation - Ability to engage with customers at different level

• Based in Seville, Cordoba or Badajoz

:We offer

• A flexible remuneration package

• 22 vacation days per year

• Great work environment as part of a collaborative team

• Internal training and career development opportunities at national and international level

GEA values equal opportunities. Applicants are therefore considered regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnic origin, skin color, religion, belief, descent, genes, disabilities, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics worthy of protection. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given preference if they have the same qualifications.