Business Development Manager

GEA is a leading global company that delivers innovative solutions in the food, energy, and environmental industries. We are committed to sustainability and driving positive change through advanced technologies that address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Join our team and be part of creating a more sustainable future.
GEA is seeking a dynamic and motivated Business Development Manager within our site Wommelgem.

Responsibilities / Tasks

The Business Development Manager will oversee technical and commercial sales of GEA’s continuous technologies in the pharmaceutical sector, focusing on key accounts and a specific region. The role involves global travel for business development and collaboration with colleagues to deliver integrated GEA solutions.

 Your Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop business opportunities in designated regions by collaborating with regional and country teams, agents, and customers.

• Negotiate commercial, financial, and legal contract terms with support from GEA stakeholders.

• Stay updated on technological advancements within and beyond GEA.

• Act as a GEA product specialist, gaining expertise in key market applications, process challenges, and trends.

• Align business strategy with the Global Business Development Director, Pharma division, and local teams.

• Respond to inquiries and issue proposals promptly to maximize order intake.

• Gather and report market intelligence systematically.

• Conduct on-site contract negotiations, ensuring all terms meet GEA’s requirements and are accurately recorded.

• Manage and report business development activities, inquiries, and customer data in the Global CRM.

• Prepare contract handover documents for the project team.

• Support the Project Manager in customer meetings and throughout the project.

• Maintain business development and project approval databases.

• Keep administrative systems, customer files, and records updated.

• Address post-sales inquiries and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction.

• Comply with GEA’s HSE policies and responsibilities.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or equivalent experience.

• Background in business development and OSD processing.

• Proficient in MS Office and CRM applications.

• Fluent in English; German, Spanish, French, or other languages are a plus.

• Proactive, committed, and driven to take the business to the next level.

• Skilled at building and expanding internal and external networks.

• A natural hunter and networker with a positive, non-hierarchical mindset.

• Confident, influential, and courageous with a humble and collaborative approach.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary package including company car, meal vouchers, group insurance, health insurance, etc.

• 20 vacation days + 12 ADV days (40 hours working week)

• An international work environment and opportunity to work with top pharma customers.

• Flexibility in working hours. Working from home is possible.

• GEA will invest in your personal development and support internal as well as external training programs for your further development. Possibility to grow and develop into other roles at GEA.

• Ability to work in an environment where innovation and change is part of the everyday culture.

What happens once your  application is submitted?

• You will receive an email when your application has been processed.

• One of our TA partner will review and verify if the application meets the qualifications of the role.

• If your application has been successfully verified, you will be invited to a first interview either virtually or face-to-face.

• Usually after the second/third interview round we will make a decision.

• Please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at any stage of your application.

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