Regional Sales Manager

Regional Sales Manager (RSM)

The Regional Sales Manager (RSM) is responsible for driving new business and maintaining existing customer relationships for GEA's pharmaceutical technologies, including Liquid Processing, Lyophilization, Spray Drying, Continuous Manufacturing, Fluid Bed Processing, Potent Material Containment, and Tablet Presses. This role involves developing strong business relationships with key stakeholders such as pharmaceutical executives, production managers, process engineers, scientists, and purchasing teams in a consultative sales capacity. The RSM will identify and qualify leads, pursue opportunities, and gather market intelligence while managing the flow of pre-sale information between GEA North America, GEA's Core Technology Centers in Europe, and customers. Acting as the customer advocate within GEA, the RSM ensures a balance between customer needs and GEA's order intake and profitability objectives.

Key Responsibilities :

• Identify and engage new and existing customers through online and in-person visits.
• Understand customer needs and present relevant GEA solutions.
• Develop technical knowledge of GEA's pharmaceutical technologies, including granulation, compression, continuous OSD, spray drying, lyophilization, and liquid processing.
• Manage the full sales cycle from inquiry to order placement.
• Collaborate with service and spare parts teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Gather market intelligence on competition, pricing, and projects.
• Attend trade shows, industry meetings, and professional networking events.
• Negotiate contracts, payment terms, and conditions of sale.
• Maintain accurate records in SAP C4C CRM.

Requirements :

Your Profile / Qualifications :

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $100,000 - $130,000 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 bonus (based on eligibility) and / or equity awards.

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. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.