Sales Associate

Overview

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 years. With protein, specialty, produce, and broadline offerings, the company serves discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. It introduces more than 4,000 artisan producers from over 40 countries to premium restaurants and food service professionals, supported by a network of over 600 consultative sales associates and strong technology and service capabilities.

Mission:
The mission is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Curious & Creative, Hungry For Food & Results, Entrepreneurial, Forward Thinking & Flexible, Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs).

The Chef’s Warehouse is seeking a driven, customer-focused Sales Associate who will act as the face of the company by delivering outstanding customer service and building and maintaining strong relationships. You will be responsible for selling our fine products to restaurants, caterers, hotels, and retail establishments by performing the duties listed below.

• Growing Revenue:
  Generate sales through development of new business opportunities and by expanding relationships with existing accounts.
• Building Customer Portfolio:
  Compile lists of prospective customers for sale leads based on networking, directories, trade shows, websites, and other sources.
• Staying On The Move:
  Travel within the assigned territory to call on existing and prospective customers and secure orders.
• Showcasing Our Value:
  Present products using samples or catalogs that highlight key features and benefits for customer needs.
• Sealing The Deal:
  Quote prices and credit terms to prepare contracts for orders obtained.
• Maintaining Timelines:
  Provide estimated delivery dates based on production and delivery schedules and collect payments in a timely manner.
• Staying Organized:
  Maintain detailed records of business transactions, update expense reports, and keep systems current with customer and sales data.
• 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 rooted in trust for long-term collaboration with purchasing contracts.

• Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  1-2 years in restaurant sales, food sales, professional catering sales, or working as a Chef is highly desired.
• Positive Attitude:
  High energy, enthusiastic, team player, and motivated to take responsibility.
• Relevant
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Self-Starter:
  Eager to learn quickly on the job.
• Education:
  
  College degree desired but not required.
• Leader:
  Ability to foster a positive and innovative atmosphere that motivates others.
• Data-Driven:
  Comfortable with gathering facts to monitor progress.
• Determined:
  Brings urgency to a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

• Must live within commutable distance to the assigned geographic sales area.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have basic computer skills and understanding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission plan.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401K Employer Matching.
• Paid holidays & vacations.
• Great Place To Work certification and recognition.

• Curious and Creative
• Hungry For Food and Results
• Entrepreneurial
• Forward Thinking and Flexible
• Supportive Of Peers and Chefs

The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

• Paid vacations and holidays
• Health, dental, and medical benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life insurance
• Cost benefits for high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee stock purchase plan

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The Chefs' Warehouse does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.