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Alto-Shaam

Manufactures commercial ovens for foodservice efficiency

Inside Sales and Digital Channel Coordinator

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, Associate's
Menomonee Falls, WI, USA
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementSales Operations

About the job

Requirements
  • At least two years of experience in inside sales, sales operations, customer service, ecommerce, or account coordination, unless substituted by an associate or bachelor's degree.
  • Provide a short writing sample demonstrating careful, clear writing.
  • Demonstrate comfort with spreadsheets, including lookups, pivot tables, data cleanup, and double-checking numerical accuracy.
  • Demonstrate digital fluency with ecommerce sites and product pages, including curiosity about how customers search for and purchase products.
  • Follow documented processes consistently and identify opportunities to improve them.
  • Handle interactions with more senior or assertive stakeholders calmly and escalate matters to a manager when appropriate.
  • Show curiosity about artificial intelligence and automation.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare quotes for dealers and sales representatives and turn them around quickly.
  • Support order entry, order status, lead-time, and ship-date communication.
  • Answer product, configuration, and availability questions, involving a Regional Sales Manager or culinary team when deeper expertise is needed.
  • Support dealers and Regional Sales Managers across every time zone, responding to after-hours requests the same day or first thing the next morning.
  • Identify larger project opportunities and route them to the Regional Sales Manager responsible for the territory.
  • Serve as the named company contact for ecommerce dealers with in-house support teams.
  • Coordinate accurate product information packages—including product page copy, specification sheets, dimensions, utility requirements, images, and comparison data—with the Marketing team.
  • Audit equipment information published on dealer sites, identify outdated or incorrect content, coordinate corrections, and confirm fixes.
  • Answer product and application questions from dealer support teams and customers.
  • Compile the monthly digital channel summary covering content accuracy, open corrections, stocking depth, and partner-provided search and conversion data.
  • Review authorized reseller sites on a regular schedule for compliance with pricing and display policy.
  • Document compliance findings with the product, page, screenshot, date, and observation.
  • Send standard first notices when corrections are needed and escalate matters beyond that step to the manager.
  • Maintain the compliance log and monthly summary, and help automate tasks that should not be performed manually.
  • Keep trackers, action lists, owners, and due dates current for sales programs.
  • Build meeting agendas, capture decisions, and follow up until actions are closed.
  • Help maintain clean customer relationship management data and support trade show lead capture and routing.

About the company

Alto-Shaam designs and builds commercial kitchen ovens and related equipment used by restaurants and foodservice operations. Its Cook & Hold oven and its line of combination and multi-cook ovens allow cooks to prepare meals and then hold them at a safe, ready-to-serve temperature, improving efficiency and consistency. The products are designed to reduce waste, streamline workflows, and raise food quality for professionals around the world. The company differentiates itself by its long history (founded in 1955), being the original inventor of the Cook & Hold concept and a pioneer in the combination/multi-cook oven category, and by operating as a private, multi-generational business that emphasizes ongoing product improvement and customer service. Its goal is to support lasting foodservice success for its customers by delivering reliable equipment and ongoing innovation that improves operations and results.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Founded

1955

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What believers are saying

  • April 8, 2026 Origin launch targets throughput-sensitive kitchens with four-item cooking and no rotations.
  • July 27, 2026 Vector VMC2 upgrades improve reliability, maintenance, and quieter operation.
  • August 25, 2026 India and supply-chain leadership additions support faster global scaling.

What critics are saying

  • RATIONAL and Welbilt attack Alto-Shaam’s premium moat with broader, lower-friction kitchen platforms.
  • March 16, 2026 installation expansion signals customers still need hand-holding; service failures delay revenue.
  • If connected-cooking features commoditize, Alto-Shaam’s hardware premium erodes by 2027.

What makes Alto-Shaam unique

  • Patented Structured Air Technology powers zero-flavor-transfer, multi-cook ovens in compact, ventless footprints.
  • ChefLinc remote management turns Alto-Shaam equipment into updateable software-enabled kitchen systems.
  • Made in Wisconsin, with India operations and installation services supporting global rollout.

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Benefits

  • Professional Development Budget
  • Conference Attendance Budget

Company News

FerMag
Oct 15th, 2026
Alto-Shaam announces senior promotion.

Alto-Shaam announces senior promotion. The individual has 24 years of experience with the manufacturer. October 15, 2026 Oven manufacturer Alto-Shaam has promoted Tami Olson to vice president of retail accounts to strengthen its support for retail grocery customers. In this role, she will lead Alto-Shaam's strategy for retail grocery chains and oversee the retail accounts team, focusing on strengthening customer relationships, identifying new opportunities and supporting continued long-term growth across the market, notes the Oct. 15 press release. Olson began her 24-year career with the company in national accounts and has progressed to roles of increasing responsibility, including director of national accounts and, most recently, senior director of national accounts. Two individuals have taken on new roles and will help T&S Brass expand its global presence. Serving dealers in the Northeast, Nordon has added Mike Rykaceski, former SESCO executive, as vice president of sales. - Advertisement - Top industry news. For subscriber service, email [email protected]. - Advertisement -

Hoboken Girl
Sep 14th, 2026
Food hall with 15 concepts opening in Hoboken in 2027.

Food hall with 15 concepts opening in Hoboken in 2027. A new food hall concept is coming to Hoboken's west side. Alto, a multi-concept dining destination, will open inside Southend Lofts at 38 Jackson Street. The Hoboken location will mark Alto's New Jersey debut and is expected to open in early 2027. Read on for everything The Hoboken Girl LLC. know about Alto, the new food hall coming to Southend Lofts in Hoboken. Rendering courtesy of EL Design Corp What The Hoboken Girl LLC. know. Alto will occupy approximately 3,100 square feet inside Southend Lofts and bring about 15 different restaurant concepts under one roof. The lineup is expected to span several cuisines, including Thai, modern Chinese, Hawaiian barbecue, Korean fried chicken, tacos, sushi, ramen, and sourdough pizza. Some of the concepts slated for the Hoboken location include: * Little Mint, serving Thai dishes * Lucky Mao, a modern Chinese takeout concept * Braddah's Hawaiian BBQ * Glazed Hen, specializing in Korean fried chicken * La Birria de Res, a birria taco concept * Naka Sushi * Starter's Pizza, featuring individual-sized sourdough pizzas A neighborhood smoothie café and indoor seating are also part of the plans. Alto is being developed by Orbital Kitchens, which currently operates five locations in New York City and runs multiple restaurant brands through centralized kitchens and technology-driven ordering systems. Rendering courtesy of EL Design Corp The food hall is designed around a mix of dine-in, pickup, and delivery. Customers will be able to order through self-service kiosks, the Alto mobile app, or third-party delivery platforms. Orders can then be eaten on-site, picked up to-go, or delivered. The space was designed by EL Design Corp. "When we visited Southend Lofts, we immediately felt it was a great fit for what we're building with Alto," Russell Yam, Co-Founder and COO of Orbital Kitchens, said in a press release. "Our goal is to give residents and the surrounding community a wide variety of dining options in one place, whether they're dining in, picking up an order or having it delivered." More businesses coming to Southend Lofts. Alto is one of several new businesses planned for the mixed-use Southend Lofts development. Other businesses and community spaces announced for the property include: Alto will have direct access to Southend Lofts' indoor public atrium, which is designed as a year-round gathering space for residents and the surrounding neighborhood. Rendering courtesy of VUW Studio "From the beginning, we set out to create more than just a collection of storefronts," Gary Mezzatesta, Managing Partner of The Taurasi Group, said in a press release. "We are assembling a complementary mix of businesses that enhances everyday life for our residents while creating an inviting neighborhood destination for the broader Hoboken community."

FerMag
Aug 25th, 2026
Alto-Shaam highlights 2 appointments.

Alto-Shaam highlights 2 appointments. The manufacturer is promoting a 30-year employee as well as welcoming a new face. August 25, 2026 JK Raghavan (left) and Philip Stephenson are taking on new roles and responsibilities at Alto-Shaam. Alto-Shaam has two new global operations leaders in place. JK Raghavan has been promoted to senior vice president, India operations and global operations development, while Philip Stephenson was named the vice president of supply chain. Both individuals will report directly to Alto-Shaam President Lucy McQuillan. Raghavan has been with the business for over 30 years, playing an instrumental role in shaping Alto-Shaam's operations, engineering capabilities and talent development, and helping guide the business through significant periods of growth and change, notes the release. In his new role, he will lead the continued development of the company's India operations as a "strategic global hub," while also overseeing high-priority enterprise initiatives to support the company's next phase of growth. "JK has made an exceptional contribution to Alto-Shaam over three decades. This promotion reflects both the scale of that contribution and the strategic importance of this role to our future growth," says Steve Maahs, Alto-Shaam CEO. "India represents a significant opportunity for the business, and JK's leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our capabilities in the region, while also advancing broader global initiatives that will strengthen how we operate and serve our customers." Stephenson joins Alto-Shaam with more than 30 years of operations and supply chain leadership experience working across sectors including foodservice and manufacturing. In his new role, he will lead Alto-Shaam's supply chain strategy and function, helping strengthen capabilities across the business and support the company's continued global growth. Rob August will take the role of CEO, Welbilt Americas, while Jim Courtright and Leo Parot also will accept new positions. Digan Patel, formerly of The Coca-Cola Co., has taken the role of director-IoT platforms and connected solutions. - Advertisement - Top industry news. For subscriber service, email [email protected]. - Advertisement -

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
Aug 25th, 2026
Alto-Shaam updates operations team.

Alto-Shaam updates operations team. Alto-Shaam promoted J.K. Raghavan to senior vice president, India operations and global operations development, and appointed Philip Stephenson to serve as vice president of supply chain. Raghavan will lead the continued development of the company's India operations and oversee other "high-priority enterprise initiatives," per a company release. He has been with the company for more than 30 years. Stephenson will lead Alto-Shaam's supply chain strategy and function. He has more than 30 years of operations and supply chain leadership experience working across a broad range of sectors including foodservice and manufacturing, the release added. * Founded: 1955 * Company type: Manufacturer * Products: Commercial foodservice equipment including cook and hold ovens and multicook ovens * Headquarters: Menomonee Falls, Wis.

CStore Decisions
Jul 27th, 2026
Multi-Cook Ovens.

Multi-Cook Ovens. Jul 27 2026 Featured New Products Alto-Shaam has introduced its Vector VMC2 Multi-Cook Ovens featuring a series of operator-focused enhancements designed to strengthen reliability, maintenance, usability and day-to-day performance. As the latest evolution of Alto-Shaam's Vector series, the VMC2 range builds on a proven foundation, featuring Alto-Shaam's patented Structured Air Technology, independent chamber control, multicook flexibility with zero flavor transfer, ChefLinc remote oven management and a compact, ventless footprint. The latest updates focus on the practical details of day-to-day kitchen operations, with enhancements aimed at making the ovens easier to maintain, easier to use and better suited to demanding commercial environments, including maintenance-free air filters, redesigned heating elements, an improved fan wheel for quieter and more efficient operation, optimized cooling for electronics in hot kitchen environments, capacitive touch controls, and reinforced door hardware. Alto-Shaam