Senior Sales Project Manager

Senior Sales Project Manager page is loaded## Senior Sales Project Manager locations:
US - Lenexa, KStime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
21278

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we
** Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence,
** and
** Advance with Innovation**.You will report to the Manager, Project Management Meat NA
** The Opportunity
** The Sales Project Manager is part of the sales operations team and is responsible for sales projects from contract signature to handover to Service. Project Management refers to the process of project leading, directing, communicating, and controlling project work. This process aims to achieve project goals as defined in an agreed contract between Marel and customers, and Marel internal goals.

Your role will involve close contact with JBT Marel customers where the Project Manager is being the primary customer and internal contact point regarding the project execution. You will report to the Manager, Project Management Meat NA
** Important elements of your role include:
*** You will implement project as primary contact from kick-off meeting to project closure (handover to service) on behalf of industry management
* Create overall project plan with input from multiple Marel functions
* Keep partners updated on progress, status and deviations from plan
* You will translate customer needs into technical and commercial solutions, working with Industry Sales Managers, Account Managers, and global agents.
* Manage projects ranging from $200K to $8M – and occasionally up to $25M.
* Collaborate with innovation, layout, and installation teams to create tailor-made solutions – from a single machine to complete production lines or entire plants.
* Coordinate project team activities and distribute tasks to project team members.
* Develop compelling proposals that lead to successful deals.
* Monthly financial reporting of the projects including better/worse based on forecasts
* Provide feedback for root cause analyses of the line levels deviating from the pre-calculation including feedback to our organization for continuous improvement cycles.
*
* Qualifications:

**** What we're looking for
*** Bachelor's in engineering
* IPMA or similar certification for Project Management
* Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in project management, preferably in the food industry
* Knowledge of the business processes of companies in the food industry
** Travel & Location
*** You will travel about 6 times a year.
** Why work at JBT ...
** We are
** committed to our employees
** and provide development opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself as our colleague, with our customers and within communities.

We
** want to understand and include diverse perspectives
** and cultures enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.

We
** foster growth as we courage you to challenge yourself and others**, staying curious and dreaming big as you feed your growth here at JBT Marel.
** Benefits:
** JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including:
Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.
** Commitment to Diversity:
** Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.
** Equal Opportunity Employment:
** JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at .#LI-CH1
#J-18808-Ljbffr