Project Manager I - FoodService Equipment and Supplies Experience Only - Cincinnati, Ohio

Wasserstrom • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Wasserstrom Company is seeking a Project Manager for its Regional Equipment Division in Cincinnati, Ohio. The role focuses on growing and managing foodservice equipment sales throughout a territory by developing existing accounts and creating new business opportunities. The Project Manager serves as a trusted advisor to restaurant operators, institutions, hospitality organizations, contractors, consultants, architects, and engineers, managing commercial foodservice projects from initial consultation through installation and completion.

The position includes reviewing plans, drawings, and specifications to develop equipment solutions and estimates; recommending products, designs, and operational improvements; preparing proposals and quotations; conducting site visits and customer presentations; and providing technical and operational expertise throughout the sales process. The Project Manager also helps resolve service, installation, and account-related issues and builds lasting customer relationships through strong service and project execution.

Wasserstrom is a family-owned foodservice equipment and supplies distributor founded in 1902 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The company describes this opportunity as offering competitive compensation and benefits, career development, and the chance to manage impactful projects. The posting also highlights the Lake Erie lifestyle, although the stated job location is Cincinnati, Ohio.

Requirements

• Experience in foodservice equipment, commercial kitchen design, foodservice distribution, or a related industry.
• Demonstrated success in business development, project management, or consultative sales.
• Strong relationship-building and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, plans, and project specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage equipment sales throughout the assigned territory.
• Develop existing accounts and create new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with restaurant operators, institutions, hospitality organizations, contractors, consultants, architects, and engineers.
• Manage projects from initial customer consultation through installation and completion.
• Review plans, drawings, and specifications to develop equipment solutions and project estimates.
• Recommend products, designs, and operational improvements that enhance customer performance and efficiency.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and sales agreements.
• Conduct site visits and customer presentations.
• Provide technical and operational expertise as a consultant throughout the sales process.
• Partner with customers to resolve service, installation, and account-related issues.
• Maintain and expand existing customer relationships through service and project execution.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with company participation
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Career development opportunities
• Competitive compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed