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, we service discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers from over 40 countries to the finest chefs. We consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through a network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support.

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

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:

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

The Chef’s Warehouse is the preferred choice for food service professionals who demand the best, offering a curated selection of specialty ingredients, center-of-plate proteins, and produce sourced globally and locally. Our team works closely with chefs to meet high standards and elevate the guest experience. Our trusted sales representatives help customers discover new possibilities and craft exceptional culinary experiences. We’re seeking a driven, customer-focused professional who thrives on building relationships and delivering innovative food service solutions.

If you’re passionate about food, sales, and growing business through personalized service, this is the role for you!

As a Sales Associate at The Chefs’ Warehouse, you act as the face of our 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 following duties:

• 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 sales leads 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 delivery dates based on knowledge of production and delivery schedules and 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 accounts receivable
• 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 rooted in trust and built for long-term collaboration

How To Thrive In This Role:

• 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
• Relevant
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent organizational skills, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and ability to handle multiple projects
• Self-Starter:
  Eager to ask questions and learn quickly
• Education:
  
  College degree desired but not required
• Leader:
  Able to foster a positive and innovative atmosphere
• Data-Driven:
  Comfortable with gathering facts and figures to monitor progress
• Determined:
  Brings a sense of urgency to meet tight deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must live within a commutable distance to the assigned geographic sales area
• Must have a reliable form of…