Sales Specialist - Manure Handling

GEA Group•Romeoville, IL

20h•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide. GEA, a global leader in engineering solutions for the agriculture industry, is seeking a results-driven and relationship-oriented Manure Sales Specialist to join our team. In this role, you’ll manage sales of manure handling equipment and related components while building strong relationships with dealers and customers across the Midwest U.S. (MN, WI, IA, NE, SD, ND). If you have a passion for agriculture, strong sales instincts, and a knack for technical problem-solving, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Business Management, or related field preferred
2–4 years of sales experience, preferably in ag-related products or capital equipment
Location: this person must live in the Midwest U.S. (i.e. (MN, WI, IA, NE, SD, ND) preferably, IA, MN or WI.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Comfortable working independently and within a team
Excellent communication (written, verbal, and presentation)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms
Ability to read blueprints and floor plans
Willing and able to travel 60–80% of the time across the Midwest U.S. (MN, WI, IA, NE, SD, ND)
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with barn layout, herd management, and farm financial documentation is a plus

Responsibilities

Build and nurture strong relationships with dealers.
Grow market share by prospecting new dealer partnerships and opportunities
Provide product expertise, demonstrations, and technical support throughout the sales cycle
Participate in trade shows, seminars, and industry events
Analyze customer needs, satisfaction, and trends to inform future sales strategy
Report regularly through call reports and forecasts
Work closely with the Manure Sales Director to align strategy and support
Communicate warranty claims, product improvements, and dealer feedback to GEA teams
Keep dealers informed on GEA updates, bulletins, rebate programs, and policies
Conduct annual business planning with assigned dealers
Support dealer growth through coaching and sales collaboration
Manage CRM updates, forecasting, signed documentation, and Terms & Conditions
Ensure up-to-date product knowledge across assigned dealer network
Lead product training (sales, installation, software) for dealer teams
Provide on-site or remote support for system design and on-farm demonstrations
Encourage dealer participation in GEA-led classes and technical training
Assist with onboarding and ramp-up for new dealers
Spend 60–80% of your time in the field with dealers and customers
Maintain an organized schedule and submit timely reports and itineraries
Attend GEA internal meetings and collaborate cross-functionally as needed