Project Sales Manager

My client is a company that operates nationwide supplying commercial catering equipment with the majority of income coming from project and scheme work. As part of continued expansion my client is looking to employ a new Project Sales Manager to add to their team. This person will inherit a pipeline worth more than £1.5m as well as established accounts. Along with the existing pipeline there will be an expectation to seek out some new business with the help of internal sales and national marketing. You will be supported by a full CAD department and a team of project managers. As a group, my client is able to offer a complete solution nationwide, my client offers – Turnkey kitchen design for refurb or new projects. Catering Equipment sales Stainless Steel Fabrications Equipment Servicing and repair. Working with clients across all sectors to include leisure, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, universities etc. Installations range in value from between £25k-£800k. The Job There will be many leads generated through enquiries, referrals and repeat business. However new business is still essential, you will also be expected to generate a good level of new business. Candidates will need to have experience of the commercial catering equipment sector, ideally with existing contacts and industry relationships to enable a fast start. An on-target performance would ensure earnings would exceed £60,000 p/a. Key responsibilities Take client brief Work alongside the design department to produce a presentation drawing Present the job, drawing and quote to the client Close the deal Coordinate any staff, contractors and training or demonstrations needed The Candidate The successful candidate must come from within the foodservice commercial catering sector and be able to demonstrate they are familiar with the types of customers. This is a great opportunity to continue your career within the catering equipment sector with a sector leading group. There is an excellent support network available to you enabling you to generate a consistent level of high performance. You must be a highly motivated self-starter with a passion for sales and the ability to close deals and build solid and enduring relationships with your clients. For more information, please contact Craig Tindall at Cavendish Maine Recruitment. Reference: CMT/87354 Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.