Environmental Central Regional Sales Engineer

Environmental Central Regional Sales Engineer at GEA summary:

Regional sales engineer responsible for driving equipment and solutions sales into the municipal water and wastewater market, focusing on centrifuges and separation equipment. Role includes territory sales strategy, key account management, technical support, quotations/pricing, coordinating with internal teams, and frequent travel (50–70%). Requires 8–15 years' industry experience, engineering or business degree, strong technical sales skills, CRM proficiency, and ability to close deals and support project execution.

Responsibilities / Tasks

Job Summary:

The Environmental Regional Manager (ERM) is responsible for driving sales growth within the municipal and environmental markets by promoting and selling GEA's equipment and solutions. This role involves developing and maintaining client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and achieving revenue and margin targets. The ERM will coordinate with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and successful project execution.

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.

Responsibilities / Tasks

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 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

• 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

At GEA, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to thrive, grow, and make an impact.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and drive territory equipment sales activities in the Municipal Water & Wastewater Market.
• Support the implementation of local equipment and service sales strategies.
• Identify and resolve complex issues associated with equipment start-ups.
• Achieve sales growth and meet order and margin intake targets.
• Conduct field trials and product demonstrations at customer sites.
• Position product offerings to maximize success against local competitive landscape.
• Facilitate key account management and ensure customers are informed of all company products and services available.
• Develop accurate quotations and understand customer requirements.
• Assist in defining pricing and analyzing margin contributions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support product development projects within the territory.
• Ensure a 'One face to the Client' culture is maintained across interactions.
• Monitor market trends and adjust strategies as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant experience in the Municipal Water and Wastewater Market, including separation applications and/or capital equipment sales.
• Strong knowledge of the customer base and product competitive landscape.
• Experience steering a sales organization within a product/sales matrix.
• Proficiency in sales process management, organizational methods, and CRM tools.
• Deep understanding of business on a local scale with developed focus on…