Take ownership in identifying leads and help developing these into tangible sales opportunities Be responsible for managing the sales pipeline Participate on international tradeshows as product specialist, build up and maintain customer relationships Act as the primary link between offices, customers, agents, and internal departments (Engineering, Marketing, Order Management, Application Engineers, Planning, Trial Centre) to ensure a smooth sales trajectory Support projects such as the implementation of guided sales methodologies, enhancement of quotation quality, and development of presentation materials together with marketing Central management of key global accounts for slicing & packaging, maintaining high-level relationships and understanding their unique business needs Coordinate internally and externally to ensure seamless communication and service delivery, actively pursuing opportunities to deepen GEA's partnership with these accounts Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial engineering or equivalent in a relevant technical or commercial discipline Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a sales role, mechanical engineering within the manufacturing industry Strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering specifically slicing & packaging for food applications Proven track record as a proactive sales engineer, possessing strong initiative, persuasive communication skills, and high commercial acumen Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to accuracy in all sales-related activities Flexible, regarding working hours in terms of different time-zones to accommodate international travel and varying customer needs Fluent language skills in English and German (written and spoken); proficiency in French or Spanish is beneficial Travel Requirements: Up to 50% international travel