Middleby UK Ltd

Suppliers of high quality catering equipment through our UK distribution network. Part of Middleby Corporation.

Consultant Services Director

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

6 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Build and maintain direct relationships with strategic foodservice consulting firms and segment end users. • Establish strong relationships with designers and principals at the key industry consulting firms, and end users. • Act as the segment expert for consultant and end user engagement on behalf of Middleby brands. • Frequent interaction with Middleby Sales Representatives utilizing their existing relationships and growing new partnerships with both consultants and end users and connection for lead opportunities. • Work with the VP in order to monitor for large specification opportunities, communicating to all brands to maximize Middleby brand placement. • Lead REVIT / CAD initiatives for consultant projects to manage all content within current FCSI guidelines to strengthen Middleby’s resource library. • Create, implement and manage monthly reporting structure utilizing CRM and industry data to report on Middleby brands and key benchmarks for success for the specific market segments. • Facilitating consultant training events across Middleby Brands providing solution specific content toward segment focus. • Lead and support corporate Middleby consultant events such as the Middleby MAINS Program and driving participation to the Middleby Innovation Kitchens. • Regular interaction with Middleby brand teams including Vice Presidents and Regional VPs and the Rep network. • Maintain consultant database and segment end users for key contacts and principals at the firms and segment players. • Create and help facilitate content for consultant communications and creative opportunities for Middleby brands. • Seek opportunities to create unification among brand presentations and present for FCSI CEU training opportunities in order to drive solutions based educational opportunities with consultants. • Administrative responsibilities including monthly reporting, maintaining consultant master calendars and interaction via corporate communication channels.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in: Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Foodservice Management, Marketing or related field
  • 10+ years in foodservice, hospitality or commercial kitchen industry
  • Strong background working with Foodservice consultants, Commercial kitchen design firms, Equipment manufacturers, distributors and dealers
  • Experience in Contract negotiations, Consultant engagement strategy, Product specification processes, and large project bid management
  • Deep understanding of: Commercial kitchen equipment and systems
  • Project lifecycle (concept - design- specification - installation)
  • Consultant specification channels Chain accounts, healthcare, education, stadia, B&I, hospitality sectors
  • Proven ability to lead regional or national consultant services efforts
  • Experience managing Sales support teams, Specification managers, and/or Field marketing staff
  • Budget oversight and responsibility
  • Strategic planning and market expansion
  • Established network within: Foodservice consulting community Dealer and rep networks
  • Strong presentation and public speaking skills
  • Ability to influence specifications and brand positioning
  • CRM and pipeline management expertise / Hubspot
  • Strong experience and understanding of REVIT / CAD resource documentation
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Market trend analysis
  • Understanding of compliance standards (NSF, UL, health codes, etc.)
  • Experience with RFP / RFQ processes

Benefits

  • Domestic travel up to 60%
  • Possible periodic international travel

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