Say Hello to TAKKT FoodServices!TAKKT Foodservices stands as one of the nation's top 10 largest distributors of food service equipment and supplies, positioning us to better serve our customers, expand our product and service offerings, and ensure customer success. Our company encompasses Hubert, Central Restaurant Products, and Retail Resources. TAKKT Foodservices operates as a division within the TAKKT Group, specializing in B2B omnichannel distribution for business equipment. For more information about the TAKKT Group, please visit TAKKT AG - Home. For additional details about Hubert, please visit www.hubert.com, and for Central Restaurant Products, please visit We have an opportunity available for a Project Manager - Chain Accounts to work within our Sales Team. The Project Manager is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of our Chain Account Customers. This includes assisting the Chain Account Managers, Sales Support & the Senior Director of Chain Accounts.This will include in-field/on-site management of ongoing projects, installations, delivery of products and coordination with General Contractors, Restaurant Franchisee's and Trades involved in those projects. It will include oversight and management of projects/installations and accounts through multiple channels: mobile devices, emails, bid/project management software, and other programs related to the Chain Account and construction industry. The position requires excellent time management and organization for prompt follow-up and the ability to keep multiple projects on-track and under budget. A strong work ethic must be demonstrated with constant communication by telephone, text, and email when required.What you will do:
- Conducts themselves as a role model, leader, and mentor throughout the organization.
- Review new projects and open projects on a regular basis.
- Work in the field on jobsites with installers, Franchisee owners, Restaurateurs, and General Contractors
- Works with Sales Support, Chain Account Managers for support of project needs
- Manage current projects with coordination of GC's, trades, and installers.
- Review and submittal of spec books/shop drawings/as-built drawings.
- Monitor/schedule PO shipment dates.
- Communicate with manufacturers & freight carriers to schedule deliveries and address any delays and shipment issues.
- Review new projects and open projects on a regular basis.
- Support Chain Account Managers with ongoing needs of upcoming installations or smallware's deliveries.
- Assist with preparation of closeout materials upon job completion.
- Contact customers, installers, and subcontractors to manage and schedule upcoming installations.
- Discuss any jobsite specific needs or special conditions to ensure proper equipment and manpower is provided on location to complete installations effectively.
- Works with internal Project Execution Specialist or Sales Support on all project warranty needs.
- Utilize company issued mobile phones to be available outside normal office hours when needed.
- Assist with preparation of closeout materials upon job completion.
- Attends and participates in departmental meetings, training, and related manufacturer/rep meetings.
- Embraces company values & exercises those values in teamwork within and outside of the department.
- Understands and complies with corporate policies and initiatives.
What you will get:
- Ability to work remotely full-time, equipment provided
- Eligible immediately for 15 days of paid time off, eight paid holidays and one floating holiday
- Paid volunteer day
- Opportunity for growth within this role
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- Employee bonus plan
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with company match
What we need:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 2 years project management experience.
- Experience in the Food Service industry.
- Experience in the Construction industry.
- Established organizational skills for effective, timely follow-up and install/project coordination.
- Strong relationship building skills with regular customer interaction.
- Full understanding of equipment, rough-in, and architectural plans.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Strong computer skills to learn and navigate between programs: Outlook, ERP (core operating system), Multi-Unit software, Autoquotes (AQ), Central Website, Parts Websites, & Mobile Devices.
- Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours.
EOE - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran