Sales Specialist - Dairy Equipment

Overview

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.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO
• 7% 401(k) employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness incentive program
• Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts

The Sales Specialist will be responsible for sales of Conventional and Automated Milking Equipment and all components associated with the project. This position will service existing customers / dealers and develop new markets. They will be knowledgeable about these products and provide information regarding product positioning, product functionality, advantages, competitive situations, and new product introductions. This person will assist customers and dealers with the selection of the appropriate robotic milking system, barn design, cow flow, nutrition management, herd management and financial documentation for dairies to secure project financing at lending institutions.

• Nurture Dealer relationships and Prospect Dealers to develop sales opportunities and grow territory.
• Act as the liaison between GEA, Dealers, and Dairies.
• Participate in conventions, meetings, seminars, and training sessions associated with our product/industry.
• Maintain current industry knowledge, understand the market and our competitors, and GEA solutions.
• Support dealers in servicing existing dairies and assist with all phases of the sales process.
• Analyze customer satisfaction by talking to Dealers, customers, sales, technical support, and quality management; define market/customer expectations and report result to other departments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business Management, or equivalent preferred.
• 2 – 4 years’ experience in sales is a plus.
• Experience with robotic milking barn designs, cow flow, nutrition management, herd management and financial documentation for dairies to secure project financing at lending institutions.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Travel required (60-80%) Dependent on location
• Must live within the territory (Texas or Idaho) preferably in largest market portion of the territory and within reasonable distance to an airport.
• Ability to work in a team and individually.
• Flexible, adaptable team player with excellent written and communication skills.

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.

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.