Application Guide
How to Apply for Regional Business Development Manager (f/m/d) – Europe (Remote Possible)
at GEA
🏢 About GEA
GEA is a global leader in sustainable technology solutions, specializing in efficient food processing and diverse industrial applications. What makes GEA unique is their commitment to sustainability and innovation, combining engineering excellence with environmental responsibility. Working here offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful solutions that address global challenges in food security and industrial efficiency.
About This Role
This Regional Business Development Manager role involves driving sales growth and market expansion across Europe, focusing on GEA's sustainable technology solutions. You'll be responsible for developing sales strategies, managing key projects, and identifying new market opportunities while optimizing sales channels. The role is impactful because you'll directly contribute to GEA's mission of providing efficient, sustainable solutions to diverse industries across Europe.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve analyzing sales performance data across European regions, developing strategic plans to address market gaps, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on key project deals. You could be negotiating with major industrial clients, preparing market insights for Product Management, and planning attendance at European industry events to strengthen GEA's market presence.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who GEA Is Looking For
- Has 5+ years in B2B industrial sales or process technology with proven experience managing European markets
- Holds a Master's degree in Engineering, Business Engineering, or Business Administration with technical understanding of industrial processes
- Demonstrates experience leading international project teams and managing complex sales channels in matrix organizations
- Is fluent in both English and German, with additional European languages being a significant advantage
📝 Tips for Applying to GEA
Highlight specific experience with sustainable technology or industrial process solutions in your resume
Quantify your achievements in European market expansion, including specific revenue growth or market share gains
Demonstrate your understanding of GEA's specific industries (food processing plus 'diverse industries') in your application
Showcase your German language proficiency prominently, as this is a firm requirement for the role
Provide examples of cross-functional collaboration with Product Management teams in previous roles
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your experience with sustainable technology solutions and how it aligns with GEA's mission", 'Specific examples of driving sales growth in European markets, particularly with industrial B2B products', "Your ability to identify 'white spots' and new market opportunities in industrial sectors", 'Experience leading international teams and managing complex sales channels']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → GEA's specific sustainable technology solutions and their applications in food processing and other industries
- → GEA's recent European market initiatives and press releases about expansion or new technologies
- → The competitive landscape for industrial process technology in Europe
- → GEA's sustainability reports and corporate responsibility initiatives
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without demonstrating German language proficiency or European market experience
- Generic sales experience without specific examples in industrial B2B or process technology
- Focusing only on sales achievements without showing strategic thinking about market development
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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