Join our growing team at GEA Food Solutions - Seeking a passionate Area Sales Manager to strengthen our Nordic team

From breakfast to bedtime, GEA engineering is likely part of your own day-to-day life.

GEA has a wide-ranging portfolio that spans almost the entire food chain – around 70 per cent of the products sold in supermarkets have been in contact with our technology.

Innovative Food Technology

We provide innovative solutions for preparing, marinating, further processing, slicing and packaging a wide variety of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, fruit, vegetables, dairy products, bread, confectionary and food ingredients.

From standard plant systems to customized solutions, all GEA food technology is designed to meet optimum hygiene and quality standards, while operating efficiently and sustainably. Our technical expertise is complemented by project management, planning and cost control services to help our customers achieve flexible and cost-effective food production.

Our Values

At GEA we stand for Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Passion and Excellence. If you share the same values, we would like to hear from you. We will consider all equal and we welcome all applications.

Roles and responsibilities

As Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales across all GEA Food Application Solution products targeted customers in Norway. This entails identifying opportunities, leading negotiations, executing sales, and maximizing customer satisfaction, revenue, and profitability. Additionally, you will search for and build up new customer relationships while maintaining existing ones. This role involves frequent travel within Norway and abroad.

Furthermore, you will:

• Develop sales plans covering the total portfolio in line with targets and budget plus grow the pipeline.
• Provide input to Nordic Sales Management regarding forecast and participate in weekly Nordic Teams meetings.
• Drive equipment sales/profitability by effectively leveraging Product Specialists and other GEA resources.

Profile and qualifications

The ideal candidate should have direct experience and/or a strong professional understanding of the food application industry. They should exhibit an outgoing, honest, and straightforward personality, skilled at establishing strong relationships with customers and colleagues across the organization, both locally and internationally. Moreover, they should demonstrate an ability to navigate diverse environments and collaborate effectively with various companies, locations, and cultures.

Moreover, we imagine that you:

• Have a proven sales track record of selling capital goods.
• Possess a strong external sales-oriented personality with team-player skills.
• Preferably hold a professional education as Food Technologist, Engineer or similar with a solid sales experience.

We offer

Join our team and become part of an international company committed to delivering innovative solutions to the largest food producers worldwide. In this role, you will have the opportunity to exert influence not only on your daily tasks but also within a dynamic environment filled with both professional and personal challenges. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including bonuses, a company car, and health insurance coverage, ensuring your well-being and satisfaction as a valued member of our team.

Are we your new colleagues?

Apply now by following the link and embrace the opportunity to travel, grow, and make a difference in a challenging and fulfilling role. We will process the applications as we receive them, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Please note that GEA only handles applications received through our application system.