Project Manager - #1699617

Project Manager

UK Based

£43,000 rising to £45,000 after 6 months

Company Car & 10% Bonus in 2nd year

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful and reputable company.

*Previous experience working within multiple projects within the restaurant or service sector is required.

The Project Manager role will be 50/50 home based/external based on market needs with a high level of autonomy regarding the day-to-day operation of the customer accounts.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting with the overall direction, coordination, execution and control of the installations and other specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.

The candidate must be customer focused, flexible, have the ability to organise workload, be proactive and project manage high value orders.

The role requires a good understanding of processes/procedures with defined deadlines, a good level of understanding of technical drawings, adequate numerical and verbal skills to understand and present projects internally and externally.

Attendance during new store installations and remodels is required. The role requires a proactive approach to build customer relationships, maintaining market share and promoting our client’s online offering.

In addition, delivering a high level of customer satisfaction and managing customer expectations A good portion of the workload will be the process of internal administration.

The Project Manager will have overall responsibility for:

• On site attendance to oversee installations and deliveries ensuring minimal issues for both our client and the customer
• Attendance at events as the company representative if requested
• Work with the administration team and other internal stakeholders to facilitate a smooth ordering process with the aim of deliveries being on time in full
• Support with administration including projects, resupply quotes/orders, warranty, stock queries, overdues, obsolete/slow moving stock
• Liaise with service agents in market to deal with warranty claims
• Provide weekly visit reports detailing any outcomes/opportunities/challenges
• Check all commercials on quotes/orders and ensure correct pricing/mark ups are being used
• Promote the use of company for customers to order online

Person Specification:

Experience of working within the supplier, restaurant or service industry

The successful individual will be driven, results orientated, positive, enjoy being a team player and be able work to tight deadlines.

Due to the nature of the role, it is also essential to hold a valid driving licence.

Must be customer centric, flexible, have the ability to organise workload, be proactive and project manage high value orders

Flexible around travel. Position will be based in UK, but customer focussed travel will be required (sometimes at short notice)

Role will initially cover the UK market but may expand into other markets to support growth

Working for a large organisation having carried out a multitude of operational and commercial tasks to develop the business

High level of expertise in Microsoft office Experience in ERP systems

Able to show resilience and adaptability in working in a fast-paced environment goal orientated and driven to achieve targets

Flexible and able to travel at short notice

Full, valid driving licence