We are engaged with a national catering equipment supplier who are seeking to appoint a Catering Design Consultant to join the business based at their Essex site, but within a commutable distance to London. The Design Consultant will need to develop new and existing business within the sector (catering design) by a proactive approach to lead generation and one to one presentations to clients. Commercial catering experience is essential with a strong sales background, front of house and kitchen design. Although not essential some interior design would also be beneficial.
Role Summary:
Extensive knowledge of the industry designing and selling commercial catering schemes meeting clients, producing designs ( desirable) . Typical clients include contract caters, high street brands, etc.
Duties:
- Prepare schemes for presentation to customers using in house CAD resource and individual knowledge.
- Prepare professional presentations and costs using office resources and national creative team.
- Deliver high levels of commercial awareness when negotiating with customers.
- Demonstrate innovation when producing visuals and presentation material for customer projects.
- Actively enhance GP margin using negotiating skills with suppliers and sub-contractors wherever possible.
Essential
- Experience within contract catering sector
- Proven track record of selling within this space
- Knowledge of front of house and kitchen design
- Bright and enthusiastic with well-developed negotiating skills.
- Turnkey project knowledge
- Catering equipment/design experience.
- Full clean licence.
- Ambitious, flexible and good commercial acumen.
- Professional and presentable
- Some interior design would be beneficial
If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Vildan on 01202 888 986 ext 283.
