Jobs in Gillingham

We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a well-respected provider of commercial catering equipment solutions, supporting businesses across both the public and private sectors.

Are you a commercially driven sales professional with experience in commercial kitchen equipment? Kent Catering Services is looking for an experienced Sales Manager to develop new business, manage existing customer relationships, and drive sales across our growing business.

As Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for selling commercial catering equipment, maintenance, service, and repair solutions, while providing customers with expert advice and ensuring a consistently high standard of service.

You'll work closely with customers, suppliers, and the internal service team to identify opportunities, develop relationships, prepare quotations and tenders, and support customers throughout the sales and after-sales process.

Responsibilities:

Develop new business opportunities across the commercial catering equipment market
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers
Sell commercial kitchen equipment, maintenance, service, and repair solutions
Identify sales opportunities across hotels, hospitals, care homes, educational facilities, and private customers
Prepare sales tenders, quotations, and proposals based on customer requirements
Advise customers on commercial kitchen equipment, plans, requirements, and design needs
Analyse market demand and trends to identify opportunities and support sales strategies
Work closely with the service team to coordinate after-sales support and equipment repairs
Develop and maintain strong relationships with equipment suppliers and brands
Proactively prospect for new business through cold calling, meetings, and other sales activityThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

Proven sales experience within commercial catering, kitchen, laundry, or associated equipment
Strong knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment, including built-in and free-standing appliances
Excellent customer relationship and business development skills
Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop new sales opportunities
Strong communication, negotiation, and organisational skills
Experience preparing quotations, tenders, and sales proposals
Ability to understand customer requirements and provide appropriate equipment and design solutions
A proactive and self-motivated approach to sales and business development
Live within a commutable distance to the site in SheernessIn return we are offering:

Competitive salary with a bonus/commission scheme based on sales and margins
4% attendance bonus paid every two months.
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (1-hour unpaid break)
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Pension: 5% employer contribution
Gym membership contribution (~£30 per month, no restrictions) Interested? Then APPLY now for immediate consideration