Business Development Sales Manager

Company: GEA Process Engineering
Location: Galesville
Posted on: February 19, 2025

Job Description:

Responsibilities / Tasks

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to join our team, focusing on the sales and promotion of the CattleEye AI monitoring tool within the dairy industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving business growth, developing strategic partnerships, and promoting CattleEye's innovative cow monitoring technologies in the Northern States of America and Canada.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Ensure sales targets are met through 3rd party and GEA distribution channels
Ensure sufficient training and marketing material made available for distributors representing the Company's interests at trade shows and other events as required.
Design, implement and maintain strategies for recruiting new distributors within the region
Design implement and maintain strategies for training and supporting GEA LE's in selling CattleEye and acting as product champion
Define marketing strategies, prices, and negotiations with the major customers; Stay current with changes and enhancements to the marketplace and industry standards, develop and adjust marketing plans accordingly.
Provide superior level customer service by providing timely product information, expertise, and service as required.
Monitor and report on sales performance, market trends, and customer feedback to inform product development and business strategies.

Your Profile / Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, Animal Science, Business, or a related field
Proven experience in business development or sales within the dairy industry.
In-depth knowledge of dairy farming practices and herd management technologies.
Extensive experience selling products or services to the dairy industry via both direct and indirect sales channels

Required Skills/Abilities:

Strong Analytic and problem-solving skills
Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
Ability to Travel 50% of the time to Northern States and Canada


Working at GEA Group has significant benefits!

12 Paid Holidays
PTO - Paid Time Off
Medical Plans
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings and Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
401k with excellent employer match
Wellness Incentive Program
Employee Assistance Program

GEA Group is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where all clients and employees feel welcomed, accepted and valued. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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