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EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY CONSULTANT I

JOB SUMMARY

The Equipment & Supply Consultant is responsible for selling foodservice design services and related products to customers; drafting documents for construction/bidding purposes; project manage jobs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Explain and sell design process

• Assigned to support the category growth in a specified USBL geographic region(s)

• Align with SOTF Regional New Business Development team to drive additional volume through national and regional account prospecting and development

• Ascertain customers’ needs and preferences through effective listening and recommending appropriate foodservice equipment

• Create efficient foodservice equipment floor plans that meet customer’s budget

• Coordinate with architects and engineers, estimators, installers and appropriate construction trades

• Prepare foodservice equipment budgets

• Expedite orders, manage, & oversee job installations

• Proactive management of lead times and communication with customer

• Obtain field measurements as needed

• Attend job meetings as required

• Review quotes and approve manufacturer shop drawings for accuracy of proper equipment description and physical requirements

• Manage shop drawing approval process timely to ensure installation deadlines are not missed

• Address warranty issues in a professional and timely fashion

• Design utilizing preferred vendors

• Conduct site visits and punch list during installation of project as needed or per customer requirements

• Specify projects at all times and gain price protection at every opportunity

• Expected to grow capabilities to perform position with greater efficiency annually

• Finish jobs in a timely manner, including but not limited to punch lists, final billing, change orders, etc.

• Other duties as assigned by Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university plus 1-3 years of applicable Construction Management or Project Management experience in a Foodservice Equipment capacity OR a High School diploma or GED equivalent with 5-7 years of applicable Construction Management or Project Management experience in a Foodservice Equipment capacity

• Knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modeling) practices, standards and techniques

• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written

• Flexible in schedule to enable the company to meet customer needs – overtime and weekends may be necessary and required

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office product & Auto Quotes

• Foster positive relations and communications with departmental personnel, IT, Purchasing, Installers, Sales, Marketing, and other SOTF departments

• Strong relationship building skills with customers, general contractors, architects, manufacturers and vendors, and other trades on job sites

• Strong organizational skills

• Attention to detail

• Excellent customer service/sales attitude

• Critical thinking and problem solving

• Excellent presentation and selling skills

• Good business acumen

• Highly creative

• Basic working knowledge of general construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing

• Ability to read architectural drawings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Restaurant supply foodservice equipment & supplies sales experience

• Construction management or project management experience in foodservice

• CFSP or FSCI Certification

• Sales/distribution experience

• Working knowledge & proficiency with AutoCAD/Revit 2013 or higher

Professional Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

• Excellent organizational and presentation skills are required.

• Ability to work with a variety of people and situations in a fast-paced environment is required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.

• Can derive insights from others through probing questions and collaborative problem-solving.

• Superb organizational and project management skills, including the ability to execute multiple initiatives autonomously.

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to use the Supplies on the Fly proprietary Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool for planning and forecasting sales growth.

• Demonstrates mastery of skills in the area of consultative selling, marketing principles, prospecting, networking, coaching, and negotiations.

• Effectively coach, counsel, train and direct associates.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.