Service Sales Engineer - Lakes

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 that ranges from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day.
• Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore.
• A 7% 401(k) employer match to grow your retirement savings.
• Tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset.
• Wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance.
• Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out‑of‑pocket expenses.

• Work with the Service Sales Manager and other business areas to fine‑tune and implement service sales strategy for the area of responsibility.
• Lead service sales activities for the assigned territory and prioritize initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for service sales.
• Actively manage key customer accounts in the assigned territory; act as the complete point of contact.
• Travel to customers for visits that include presentations or demonstrations to enhance sales opportunities.
• Verify and keep current the Ibase for that location.
• Be responsible for large project spare‑parts/repair orders/modernizations – provide quotes, follow up, and ensure timely execution.
• Develop the appropriate sales contacts at each customer location.
• Participate in trade shows promoting equipment service sales and 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of technical territory sales experience highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, especially in face‑to‑face meetings to convey, convince, and negotiate service sales.
• Ability to read and understand market trends and competitor developments and adapt accordingly.
• Familiarity with the concept of service offerings and local market requirements of different customer groups is a plus.
• Excellent communicator, 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 the time; some international travel may be required.
• The sales engineer must live in the Great Lakes territory.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $ and $ 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 bonuses (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

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 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.

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.