Foodservice Kitchen Designer and Equipment Specialist
M. J. Kellner Foodservice, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Position:
Foodservice Equipment Specialist
Location:
Springfield, IL
Job Id:
146
# of Openings:
1
Foodservice Equipment Specialist
About Us M. J. Kellner is a locally owned broadline foodservice distributor. We have everything a commercial kitchen needs to operate. We sell to restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals, and schools within a 125-mile radius of Springfield. We have been serving central Illinois for more than 100 years and are proud members of this community. Bill Kellner, our third-generation owner, did not have a 4th generation to carry on the family legacy, so he initiated an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in 2013. On October 31, 2021, the company became 100% employee owned. This is at no cost to our employees and is a very generous retirement benefit for us to look forward to and work hard for every day. We come to work each day to exceed all of our customers' food service needs and to be their most trusted and reliable partner.
Summary The Equipment Specialist is responsible for all aspects of large equipment layout and design projects and securing bids for equipment sales. The Specialist is also responsible for sales matters related to current customers and working to gain new customers for M. J. Kellner's Equipment Division.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responds to projects and bids new projects
Draws kitchen layout and communicates with architect and engineer on project
Specifies equipment needs and consults with end user until layout is satisfactory
Utilizes AutoCAD with proficiency
Provides price quotes to customers through utilization of Auto Quotes database
Provides timely and accurate information for product knowledge requests
Formally bids on projects, negotiates pricing, secures bid bonds and performance bonds, and learns about competition
Completes contracts and other paperwork that may be required if a bid is won
Visits job sites to provide specifications on equipment
Increases sales revenue to meet assigned targets
Keeps informed of new products, services, and other general information of interest to customers
Attends all M. J. Kellner Food Shows to maintain product knowledge and network with customers and vendors
Receives and resolves customer complaints and troubleshoots problems for customers
Calls on potential customers to grow territory
Works with the accounting department to communicate the company’s credit collection process and attends quarterly credit meetings
Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Customer Focus
Ability to Problem Solve
Time Management/Organizational Skills
Ethical Conduct
Flexibility
Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. This job also operates at customer locations, outdoor, warehouse, restaurant, and kitchen settings. In these settings, it is often difficult to regulate temperature, so extreme heat and cold may be experienced.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office or food products and supplies.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. This position sometimes requires long hours and weekend work.
Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Five years of professional sales experience in foodservice equipment industry
Recognition of advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) certification
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Ten years of professional sales experience in food industry
Additional Eligibility qualifications None required for this position.
AAP/EEO statement M. J. Kellner Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
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Foodservice Equipment Specialist
Location:
Springfield, IL
Job Id:
146
# of Openings:
1
Foodservice Equipment Specialist
About Us M. J. Kellner is a locally owned broadline foodservice distributor. We have everything a commercial kitchen needs to operate. We sell to restaurants, nursing homes, hospitals, and schools within a 125-mile radius of Springfield. We have been serving central Illinois for more than 100 years and are proud members of this community. Bill Kellner, our third-generation owner, did not have a 4th generation to carry on the family legacy, so he initiated an Employee Stock Ownership Plan in 2013. On October 31, 2021, the company became 100% employee owned. This is at no cost to our employees and is a very generous retirement benefit for us to look forward to and work hard for every day. We come to work each day to exceed all of our customers' food service needs and to be their most trusted and reliable partner.
Summary The Equipment Specialist is responsible for all aspects of large equipment layout and design projects and securing bids for equipment sales. The Specialist is also responsible for sales matters related to current customers and working to gain new customers for M. J. Kellner's Equipment Division.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responds to projects and bids new projects
Draws kitchen layout and communicates with architect and engineer on project
Specifies equipment needs and consults with end user until layout is satisfactory
Utilizes AutoCAD with proficiency
Provides price quotes to customers through utilization of Auto Quotes database
Provides timely and accurate information for product knowledge requests
Formally bids on projects, negotiates pricing, secures bid bonds and performance bonds, and learns about competition
Completes contracts and other paperwork that may be required if a bid is won
Visits job sites to provide specifications on equipment
Increases sales revenue to meet assigned targets
Keeps informed of new products, services, and other general information of interest to customers
Attends all M. J. Kellner Food Shows to maintain product knowledge and network with customers and vendors
Receives and resolves customer complaints and troubleshoots problems for customers
Calls on potential customers to grow territory
Works with the accounting department to communicate the company’s credit collection process and attends quarterly credit meetings
Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Customer Focus
Ability to Problem Solve
Time Management/Organizational Skills
Ethical Conduct
Flexibility
Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. This job also operates at customer locations, outdoor, warehouse, restaurant, and kitchen settings. In these settings, it is often difficult to regulate temperature, so extreme heat and cold may be experienced.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office or food products and supplies.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. This position sometimes requires long hours and weekend work.
Travel Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Five years of professional sales experience in foodservice equipment industry
Recognition of advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) certification
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Ten years of professional sales experience in food industry
Additional Eligibility qualifications None required for this position.
AAP/EEO statement M. J. Kellner Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.
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