Job opportunity
Service Account Manager - LAM Region
GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
Why join GEA
Job information
Reference Number
JR-0035788
Job function
Service
Position type
Tempo pieno
Site
Via Monte Grappa 8, 35015 Galliera Veneta PD
Your responsibilities and tasks:
To accelerate the growth of the Service Business Unit in the LAM region, we are seeking a dedicated Service Account Manager (SAM) with strong technical and commercial capabilities. This role is critical to unlocking market potential and driving service sales to very ambitious target, following a structured onboarding period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow service revenues across the LAM region.
- Promote and sell complex service offerings including Upgrades, Retrofitting, Digital Packages, Obsolescence Solutions, and Spare Parts Kits.
- Collaborate closely with Regional Subsidiary teams to enhance service visibility, reputation, and credibility at customer sites.
- Identify and cultivate new business opportunities within existing and new customer accounts.
- Maintain strong customer relationships through regular visits, technical consultations, and value-driven proposals.
- Provide market feedback and insights to support service portfolio development and innovation.
Your profile and qualifications:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with the following qualifications and competencies:
- Educational Background: Minimum of a technical high school diploma; a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field is preferred.
- Technical Expertise: Solid technical foundation, ideally within industrial or food processing technologies.
- Sales Experience: Proven track record in service sales, with the ability to position and sell complex service solutions.
- Language Skills: Proficient in Italian, English and Spanish; additional languages are a plus.
- International Exposure: Demonstrated experience working in international markets and multicultural environments.
- Interpersonal Skills: Empathetic, outgoing, and customer-oriented, with strong communication and relationship-building capabilities.
- Goal Orientation: Capable of working independently and achieving objectives within defined timelines.