Sales Engineer - Controls

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 range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.Responsibilities / Tasks Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses GEA Group, located in York, PA is looking for a Sales Engineer - Controls to join our New Equipment Sales team! Responsibilities : Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve sales targets for the controls business unit. Generate leads, qualify prospects, and manage the sales pipeline to achieve revenue targets. Develop detailed proposals, quotations, and project specifications based on customer needs. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure feasibility and accuracy of controls solutions. Plan and execute webinars with sales agents for new products, changes, and updates to controls products. Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers, including facility managers, engineers, contractors, and procurement specialists. Provide customer support throughout the sales cycle. Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and campaigns. Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in controls systems. Input regular sales activity in sales CRM tool and provide updates to management Conduct training sessions for customers and internal staff on new product features, selection software updates, and new digital products. Performs other duties as assigned. Your Profile / Qualifications Education and Experience : Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills Strong technical knowledge of industrial controls products and applications Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. Willingness to travel up to 25% The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 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. Please note : 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 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. #Engineeringforthebetter Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.