Sales Associate- Capital Seaboard

For over 60 years, Capital Seaboard has been a trusted provider of fresh seafood and produce to the Mid-Atlantic’s most discerning chefs and food service operators. With deep, long-standing relationships across the supply chain, we offer unmatched access to high-quality ingredients—delivered with consistency, care, and speed. From dockside selections to hand-picked farm produce, our team ensures every order meets the highest standards of freshness and flavor.

Capital Seaboard’s commitment to reliability, culinary excellence, and personalized service has made us a preferred partner for chefs who demand the best—day in and day out.

• Growing Revenue:
  Generate sales through the development of new business opportunities and by expanding relationships with existing accounts
• Building Customer Portfolio:
  Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sale leads that are based on information from networking, newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, websites, and other sources
• Staying On The Move:
  Travel throughout your assigned territory and call on existing and prospective customers to secure orders
• Showcasing Our Value:
  Present our products using samples or catalogs that highlight key features and benefits that fit customer needs
• Sealing The Deal:
  Quote prices and credit terms to prepare contracts for orders obtained
• Maintaining Timelines:
  Provide estimated date of delivery to customers that is based on knowledge of our production and delivery schedules as well as collect payments from customers in a timely manner
• Staying Organized:
  Maintain detailed records of business transactions, update expense reports, keep internal systems current with customer and sales data, and manage account receivables
• Connecting & Teaming Up:
  Collaborate with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date
• Managing Inventory Awareness:
  Track stock levels to align product availability with customer demand
• Building Lasting Relationships:
  Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contracts that are rooted in trust and built for long‑term collaboration

• Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  1‑2 years of experience in restaurant sales, food sales, professional catering sales, and/or working as a Chef is highly desired and preferred
• Positive Attitude:
  High energy, enthusiastic, a strong team player, and motivated to take responsibility and ensure successful outcomes despite obstacles
• Relevant
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent organizational skills, outstanding verbal and written communication skills used to develop a culture of participation and involvement, and ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives
• Self‑Starter:
  Eager to ask questions and learn new skills quickly on the job
• Education:
  
  College degree desired but not required
• Leader:
  Able to foster a positive and innovative atmosphere that motivates others to take initiative and go above and beyond to achieve key objectives
• Data‑Driven:
  Comfortable with gathering facts and figures to monitor individual and team progress in a timely and accurate manner
• Determined:
  Brings a sense of urgency to our fast‑paced environment so that tight deadlines are met with short turnarounds

• Must live within a commutable distance to the assigned geographic sales area
• Must have a reliable form of transportation
• Must have basic computer skills and understanding
• Must have some proficiency in Microsoft Suite

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission plan
• 401K Employer Matching
• Paid holidays & vacations
• Certified as a great place to work by the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors (Great Place To Work ®)

• Curious and Creative
  • Are you ready to challenge the status quo?
• Hungry For Food and Results
  • Are you passionate about food and driven to deliver results?
• Are you success-oriented and adaptable to ever-changing needs?
• Foward Thinking and Flexible
  • Are you innovative and able to stay ahead of the competition?
• Supportive Of Peers and Chefs
  • Are you eager to collaborate with and support your colleagues?

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