Solutions Sales Manager – Pack and Slice Equipment
GEA Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Romeoville • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteSalary
💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Manage assigned accounts and serve as their primary point of contact, understanding their needs and requirements
- Ensure long-lasting client relationships
- Regularly engage with clients to provide updates, gather feedback, and address inquiries
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction
- Continuously monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences to identify opportunities for growth and adaptation
- Work closely with the territory manager to develop and execute sales plans for the region/territory
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the region/territory, expanding the customer base and market share
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for assigned accounts, ensuring that they are consistently met or exceeded
- Prepare and deliver presentations to clients and stakeholders to promote our products and services
- Operate in compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards
- Negotiate purchase agreements to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, marketing, or a related field preferred
- 2-10+ years of relevant experience in Food Packaging and Vertical Packaging Equipment highly preferred
- Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities simultaneously to achieve assigned order intake targets
- Proven track record of success in managing a sales territory and exceeding sales targets or related experience
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in sales management software and CRM systems
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
- Must be willing/able to travel 75% of the time to visit customers, potential clients, attend trade shows and industry functions
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
- 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday
- 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
- A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
- Tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
- Wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
- Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sales managementaccount managementdata analysisnegotiationcustomer relationship managementpresentation skillsmarket analysissales strategyKPI monitoringbusiness development
Soft skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsadaptabilitycustomer satisfaction focusrelationship buildingproblem-solvingtime managementteam collaborationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor's degreesales certificationsmarketing certificationsbusiness certificationsengineering certificationsnegotiation certificationscustomer service certificationsdata analysis certificationsproject management certificationsindustry-specific certifications