Account Manager - Catering Equipment
Location: Stockport, Warrington, Oldham, Rochdale, Bolton, Bury
Package: £35,000 - £40,000 plus 1% commission on sales, car allowance, expenses, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, laptop, phone, and healthcare plan.
About Us:
We are a leading hospitality design and build firm, known for delivering award-winning bars and restaurants. Our projects, from concept to completion, uphold the highest standards of quality, creativity, and functionality. With a focus on catering equipment, we help transform spaces into vibrant, operationally efficient venues.
Role Overview:
As an Account Manager, you will be at the forefront of driving sales growth and managing client projects. Your core responsibilities will include:
- Conducting client meetings and detailed site surveys to assess their needs, uncovering sales opportunities and ensuring optimal solutions.
- Collaborating closely with our design team to develop comprehensive project drawings that align with both client expectations and sales goals.
- Managing the end-to-end project lifecycle, ensuring smooth communication between clients, internal teams, and external contractors, while identifying ways to maximize sales potential.
- Proactively working to expand client relationships, upselling and cross-selling catering equipment and services to generate additional sales revenue.
- Consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets to contribute to the overall growth and profitability of the company.
Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for a proactive and experienced individual with the following qualifications:
- Proven experience in the hospitality or catering equipment industry, particularly within project sales and management.
- A strong understanding of commercial kitchen and restaurant design, as well as renovation projects.
- Excellent skills in client engagement, including conducting site assessments and presenting solutions.
- Ability to lead and coordinate both internal and external teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
- A solid track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth in the catering equipment or hospitality sectors.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and a hands-on approach to managing projects from concept through completion.