Sales Engineer - Seattle, WA - Military veterans preferred

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Sales Engineer at GEA!Are you ready to be a part of a global leader in the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors? GEA is seeking a talented Sales Engineer to join our team. With over 18,000 employees across more than 50 countries, GEA offers a stimulating work environment, international collaboration, and amazing opportunities for personal growth and development.Is responsible for planning and coordination of repair orders in our network of Repair Workshops.Responsibilities / TasksCoordinate and drive territory equipment sales activities in Beverage Market. Allocate resources and prioritize initiativesSupport the implementation of local equipment and service sales strategiesIdentifies and organizes resolution for more complex issues associated with Start-upsAchieve sales growth and expand market reach and coverageAchieve order and margin intake targets.Coordinate field trials at customersPosition product offerings to maximize success against local competitive landscapeFacilitate key account management role insuring customers are informed of all of company's products/ services availableBuild relationships with customers and internal GEA stakeholders.Develop quotations and understand customer requirements.Assist in defining pricing and understand margin contribution.Support product development projects at customers in territoryEnsure a "One face to the Client" cultureMonitor market trendsYour Profile / QualificationsMin 5 years' relevant experience and knowledge of the Beverage Market and separation applications.Strong Knowledge of the Customer base and Product Competitive LandscapeSales professional with significant experience in steering a sales organization, incl. product management, within a product/sales matrixDeep practical know-how of state-of-the-art sales process, organization methods and tools (e.g. ordering, pricing, CRM) Deep understanding of business on a local scale with developed focus on customer needs and fulfilment of customer expectationsOpen-minded and solution oriented, strong problem solving skillsTeam player, good net-worker and negotiator Very good communication skills, strong sales personStrong customer orientation - Ability to engage with customers at different levelsLeadership skills, entrepreneurial competencies Capability for 50 - 70% travel throughout territory to help build customer relationshipsChange management experienceProven superior skills in negotiation & contracting with customers in sales territoryUniversity Degree in Engineering/Business Administration or equivalent educational level or commensurate industry experienceGEA offers competitive pay and great benefits.11 Paid HolidaysPTO - Paid Time OffMedical PlansDental Insurance Vision InsuranceHealth Savings and Spending AccountsTuition Reimbursement401k with excellent employer matchWellness Incentive ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramGEA 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.# engineeringforthebetterDid we spark your interest?Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.