Sales Engineer - Dairy & Nutrition Applications
- LocationSoeborg
- Work typeOn-site
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted12 November 2026
- SourceGEA's careers page (Workday)
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- LanguagesEnglish
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About the role
Are you an engineer who enjoys working with customers and finding technical solutions to complex challenges? Would you like to combine your technical knowledge with commercial exposure in a global technology company?
At GEA, we are looking for a Sales Engineer to join our Dairy & Nutritional Applications team in Søborg. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who wants to develop a career within technical sales while working with some of the world's leading dairy and nutrition companies.
Responsibilities / Tasks
As a Sales Engineer, you will play an important role in supporting the sales process for customized process plant projects. You will work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, develop technical solutions, and prepare proposals.
Furthermore, you will:
- Support the development of technical and commercial proposals for dairy and nutritional processing projects
- Collaborate with GEA's local sales organizations and customers to understand project requirements and production objectives
- Gather and analyze customer needs, technical specifications, and performance expectations
- Coordinate with process engineers, technologists, designers, and cost estimators to develop optimized solutions.
- Prepare quotations, presentations, and sales documentation
- Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions
- Assist in presenting GEA's solutions and value proposition to customers
- Support the handover of awarded projects to our project execution teams
Your Profile / Qualifications
You are curious, analytical, and motivated by solving technical challenges. You enjoy collaborating with others and are interested in building relationships with customers. Whether you are a recent graduate or have a few years of experience, you are eager to develop your technical and commercial skills in an international environment.
We also imagine that you:
- Hold a Degree in Dairy Technology, Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field
- Have some industry experience is an advantage but not a requirement
- Are interested in technical sales, customer interaction, and business development
- Have strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively across different functions and cultures
- Are willing to travel approximately 20-30 days per year
- Are fluent in English, both written and spoken (German language skills are considered an advantage)
Why join GEA
- Develop a career within technical sales in a global market-leading company
- Work on exciting international projects within the dairy and nutrition industries
- Learn from experienced colleagues and industry experts
- Combine engineering expertise with customer-facing responsibilities
- Create global impact by integrating our strong sustainable process solutions
- Enjoy significant opportunities for professional and personal development
Would you like to know more?
If you would like to find out more about this position before submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact Senior Director, Carsten Juhl Jessen, on phone +45 30949265 or by email Carsten.Jessen@gea.com.
Please apply via the indicated link. Please note that GEA exclusively uses electronic recruiting, and only applications received though our application system will be considered.
About GEA
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.
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.
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