Job Description
Government Sales Representatives - Chicago, IL - Commercial Foodservice Equipment & Projects
We have Outstanding Opportunities for a results-driven Government Accounts Sales Representatives with a well-established fast-growing Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Supply Organization. The Government Accounts Sales Representative will lead our efforts in developing and growing relationships within the public sector . In this role, you'll be selling commercial kitchen equipment to government clients from local municipalities to federal agencies. You will play a key role in helping these clients build or upgrade their kitchen operations with tailored solutions that meet both regulatory requirements and functional demands.
Key Responsibilities :
- Sales Strategy & Execution : Develop and implement targeted strategies to sell commercial kitchen equipment and related services into government accounts.
- Government Relationship Management : Build long-term relationships with procurement officers, facility managers, and key decision-makers in city, state, and federal agencies.
- Bid & RFP Engagement : Identify and respond to RFPs, RFQs, and other government procurement opportunities involving commercial kitchen equipment and services.
- Product Expertise : Maintain strong knowledge of our product lines-including cooking equipment, refrigeration, prep tables, dishwashing units, and more-and understand how to align them with government standards and specs.
- Proposal Development : Prepare accurate and compelling quotes, bids, and presentations in collaboration with design and estimating teams.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with internal teams-designers, project managers, logistics, and customer service-to ensure accurate fulfillment and successful project delivery.
- Client Support : Provide ongoing support and post-sale service to government clients, ensuring satisfaction and encouraging repeat business.
- Market Awareness : Stay informed on government purchasing processes, procurement trends, and competitive activity in the commercial kitchen space.
Qualifications :
Industry Experience :Experience in selling commercial kitchen equipment or capital goods preferred.
Familiarity with the foodservice or construction industries is a strong plus.Experience working with government agencies or navigating public procurement processes is highly desirable.Sales Skills :Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to manage long sales cycles and understand technical requirements and bid documents.Travel :Willingness to travel for site visits, presentations, and industry events as needed.
Please forward resume formatted in a Word Doc to Paul Rychlewski at prychlewski@ariteam.com or call Paul at 312.780.7507 Please click "Apply" and be sure to upload your resume, Paul will contact all Qualified Candidates.
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