What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager I - FoodService Equipment and Supplies Experience Only - Columbus, Ohio position at Wasserstrom Opportunities?
Imagine building a successful sales career while living minutes from Lake Erie, world-class boating, waterfront dining, beaches, and year-round outdoor recreation.
The Wasserstrom Company, a family-owned industry leader since 1902, is seeking a Project Manager for our Regional Equipment Division in Columbus, Ohio. This role is ideal for a driven foodservice equipment professional who enjoys building relationships, solving customer challenges, and managing projects from concept to completion.
This is more than a sales position. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to restaurant owners, institutions, hospitality operators, architects, and contractors, helping bring commercial foodservice projects to life while enjoying a quality of life that is difficult to find in larger metropolitan areas.
Why Join Wasserstrom?
- More than 120 years of stability and success
- Family-owned organization with a long-term focus
- Industry leader in foodservice equipment and supplies
- Opportunity to manage impactful projects and build lasting customer relationships
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Lake Erie lifestyle featuring boating, fishing, beaches, wineries, and outdoor recreation
- Affordable cost of living and short commutes compared to major metropolitan markets
What You'll Do
As a Project Manager, you'll be responsible for growing and managing equipment sales throughout your territory by developing existing accounts and creating new business opportunities.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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
- Serve as a consultant throughout the sales process, providing technical and operational expertise
- Partner with customers to resolve service, installation, and account-related issues
- Maintain and expand relationships with existing customers through exceptional service and project execution
What We're Looking For
- Experience in foodservice equipment, commercial kitchen design, foodservice distribution, or a related industry required
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 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
- SAP experience is a plus
- Self-motivated individual comfortable working independently and managing multiple projects
Compensation & Benefits
Wasserstrom offers a competitive compensation package along with:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) with company participation
- Profit Sharing
- Paid time off
- Career development opportunities with a respected industry leader
About Wasserstrom
Founded in 1902 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, The Wasserstrom Company is one of the nation's largest and most respected foodservice equipment and supplies distributors. For more than a century, we've helped customers achieve operational excellence through innovative solutions, exceptional service, and trusted partnerships.
If you're seeking a career opportunity that combines professional growth, customer impact, and an outstanding Lake Erie lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today at www.wasserstrom.jobs
We offer a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package including major medical, dental, 401(k), and profit sharing.
For employment consideration, please complete our online application at www.wasserstrom.jobs.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will give consideration to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.