Sales Associate

Overview

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for over 40 years. We serve 50,000 customers worldwide, offering protein, specialty, produce, and broadline products, and sourcing more than 4,000 artisan producers from 40 countries.

Our mission: provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

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

As a Sales Associate, you will be the face of the company, delivering outstanding customer service and building strong relationships with restaurants, caterers, hotels, and retail establishments.

• Generate revenue by developing new business opportunities and expanding existing accounts.
• Compile lists of prospective customers from networking, industry directories, trade shows, etc.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory and call on existing and prospective customers to secure orders.
• Present products using samples or catalogs to highlight key features and benefits.
• Quote prices and credit terms, prepare contracts, and manage order details.
• Provide delivery estimates and collect payments in a timely manner.
• Maintain detailed records of transactions, expense reports, and internal systems.
• Collaborate with inside sales representatives to keep account activities up to date.
• Track inventory levels to align product availability with demand.
• Develop long‑term relationships rooted in trust and collaboration.

• 1–2 years of experience in restaurant/food sales, catering, or as a chef (highly desired).
• Positive, energetic, team‑player attitude with determination to overcome obstacles.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Self‑starter who asks questions and learns quickly.
• College degree desired (not required).
• Ability to foster a positive, innovative atmosphere.
• Comfortable with data‑driven performance monitoring.

• Live within commuting distance of the assigned sales area.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Basic computer skills and understanding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission plan.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) employer matching.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and weekly pay.
• Health, dental, and medical benefits.
• Life insurance.
• 5% above‑cost premium on our food products.
• Employee discounts on travel and events.
• Employee stock purchase plan.

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as well.