Account & Relationship Management (Sales)GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food and beverage industry and a wide range of other industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 50 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success – come and join us!The GEA Farm Technologies Division in New Zealand is proud to support dairy farmers around the world to produce leading dairy products. The division encompasses our Dairy Equipment business (Milfos and Westfalia brands amongst others) based out of Hamilton and our Dairy Hygiene & Animal Health business (FIL brand) based out of Mount Maunganui.At GEA, we offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment with international teams, and opportunities for personal development and growth in a multi-national company.About the roleThe Area Sales & Technical Manager Upper South Island reports to the Director Farm Technologies - Sales & Service. The position is responsible for growing the capability of the area, assisting the manager in building an industry-leading national sales and service organisation. You will be working with keen, well-established Service Partners and will be an integral part of their business development.The position will be responsible for:Dairy equipment sales for milking systems, milking system automation, effluent systems, barn equipment and cooling solutionsProvide technical support to Service Partners and customersGenerating and sourcing new sales opportunitiesEstablishing relationships with existing customers, new customers and our well-established Service Partner networkSupporting Service Partners to develop capital and after-market sales and serviceProject management of jobs throughout their project lifeAbout youSales training or equivalent relevant industry experienceExperience with milking machines or a strong electrical and/or mechanical engineering or trade background is preferredExcellent communication skills with the ability to develop and sustain a large network of key relationshipsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office packageAt GEA we are committed to investing in environmental and sustainability growth. We welcome individuality, diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and strengths, where you can feel empowered to be yourself and do your best! What are you waiting for - apply now! #J-18808-Ljbffr