Regional Corporate Chef
iHexagon specialist
Reference number: 14716
SUMMARY
The Corporate Chef (CC) executes strategic plans and initiatives relating to product development of RATIONAL’s products within their assigned region and/or product specialty. The CC will partner with RSM’s, REPS and RCC’s to develop their knowledge and skills when applying our technology in the market, including supporting key accounts with menu development and process implementation. Objectives regarding revenue, profitability, market share and market positioning are also part of this role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide strategic and culinary guidance to implement After Sales concept
- Provide consultation in application questions and issues by phone, in person, and on virtual platforms
- Execution of and participation at exhibitions, trade fairs, product trainings, RATIONAL Cooking Live qualifications
- Support an efficient and a comprehensive as well as long-term freelancer network
- Schedule and train Regional Sales Managers, Rep partners, dealers/distributors and RCCs on applications and products
- Set goals and objectives consistent with organization plans
- Plan, lead and execute local and Regional and assist with National Trade Show requirements
- Provide strategic and culinary guidance to support key accounts
- Determine new products, practices, and procedures to improve application development
- Supports Regional Sales Directors and Managers regarding new application development and product ideas
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven long-time experience as a chef in a well-established foodservice environment
- Expert with RATIONAL equipment
- Chef with Business Administration background preferred
- Experience in dealing and understanding partners/customers’ needs
- Outstanding presentation capabilities with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and good Internet skills
- Should be eager to travel and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation is a must
- Capacity for 50% overnight, away-from-home travel
Our offer
What do you need to make good sales with RATIONAL? We know and we offer it for our customers: expert advice, support, and training on our equipment. We offer our employees a dynamic and fast-acting team, a modern working environment with a feel-good character, success and future-oriented thinking, as well as recognition. We reward performance and independent work. You are the expert, you know what to do and we give you the necessary confidence. With us, you grow in challenges and beyond.
Our company
RATIONAL is the leading company when it comes to hot food preparation, and our growth and profitability are exceptional. This is mainly due to the fact that the almost 2,300 employees do a great job, both nationally and internationally. It motivates them to be responsible for more effortless working in kitchens and more innovation in technology.
A job with added value is simply worth more. Do you also see it this way? Write to us and we’ll find out. We look forward to receiving your application.
If you have any questions, please contact Erin Demos at e.demos@rational-online.com.
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RATIONAL Cooking Systems, Inc. | 1701 Golf Rd. Suite C-120 Commercium | IL 60008 Rolling Meadows | United States (US)