Country Manager Division Farm Technologies Austria, Switzerland & South East Europe (m/f/d)
Switzerland, Kirchberg
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About the position
Your responsibilities and tasks
Lead and develop the Farm Technologies country/subregion organization for Austria, Switzerland & Southeast Europe (Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro & Kosovo)
Support the development of divisional strategies and enrich them with local customer, market, and country insights
Full P&L responsibility for all GEA Farm Technologies sales and service activities in ACH & SE
Further develop, elaborate, and implement the FT country/sales strategy in alignment with the divisional strategy; manage budgeting and execute sales & service activities
Support and develop the GEA FT ACH & SEE dealer network
Assess the financial performance of small entities compared to importer setups
Build and maintain excellent relationships with customers
Your profile and qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business management, or a technical discipline
Internationally experienced expert in sales, service, and general management, with a strong focus on country sales
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience, ideally in an engineering‑driven environment
Advanced understanding of business development and experience managing complex change processes
Preferably experience with legal procedures and knowledge of labor law, Health & Safety legislation, and commercial regulations
Fluent in German and English; French is an advantage
Strong analytical abilities, problem‑solving skills, and strategic thinking
Excellent communication and public speaking skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership capabilities
Proven leadership competencies, including the ability to lead and develop internationally and culturally diverse teams
Our Offer
This position comes with a highly competitive compensation package, including a performance bonus and a company car for private use.
Please ensure that your application includes all relevant documents, particularly your CV/résumé and supporting certificates/references.
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.
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