Food Vending Machine Sales and Installation Manager

As the Food Vending Machine Sales and Installation Manager at Meals on Me, your role is crucial in driving sales, overseeing installations, and ensuring the maintenance of food vending machines to provide high-quality vending solutions that meet client needs and company objectives. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Sales Leadership** - Identify and target potential clients such as corporate offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and public venues. - Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and expand market presence. - Conduct product presentations, negotiate contracts, and close sales to secure new business. - Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing clients for satisfaction and repeat business. - Monitor market trends and competitor activities for growth opportunities. - **Installation Oversight** - Coordinate the installation of vending machines, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards. - Collaborate with technical teams to address installation challenges and ensure seamless setup. - Ensure compliance with local regulations and safety standards during installation processes. - **Operational Management** - Oversee maintenance and servicing of vending machines for optimal functionality. - Implement inventory management practices for timely restocking and product availability. - Develop schedules for regular servicing and emergency repairs. - Monitor machine performance and implement improvements for enhanced user experience. - **Team Leadership and Reporting** - Lead and mentor a team of sales and technical staff to foster a collaborative and high-performance culture. - Provide training and development opportunities for team skills enhancement. - Prepare and present regular reports on sales performance, installation progress, and operational metrics to senior management. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field. - Proven sales experience, preferably in the vending or food services industry. - Strong understanding of vending machine technology and maintenance requirements. - Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software. - Knowledge of local regulations and safety standards related to vending operations. In this role, you will also need to meet certain **Physical Requirements** such as lifting and moving vending machines and equipment, traveling to client sites for installations and service visits, and working in various environments including offices, schools, and public venues. You will be offered a competitive salary based on experience, performance-based incentives, a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.,