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

The Wasserstrom Company•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Onsite

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 equipment sales throughout a territory by developing existing accounts and creating new business opportunities. The Project Manager serves as a trusted advisor to restaurant owners, institutions, hospitality operators, architects, contractors, and other customers, managing commercial foodservice projects from initial consultation through installation and completion. The position combines consultative sales, project management, customer relationship development, and technical and operational expertise. The company is a family-owned foodservice equipment and supplies distributor founded in 1902 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. It describes the opportunity as offering competitive compensation and benefits, career development opportunities, and the chance to manage impactful projects and build lasting customer relationships.

Requirements

Experience in foodservice equipment, commercial kitchen design, foodservice distribution, or a related industry is required.
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 the ability to work independently while managing multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Build relationships with restaurant operators, institutions, hospitality organizations, contractors, consultants, architects, and engineers.
Identify and develop new business opportunities within the region.
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.
Grow and manage equipment sales throughout the territory by developing existing accounts and creating new business opportunities.