Sales Associate

The Chefs' Warehouse 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 services discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality, introducing more than 4,000 artisan producers from over 40 countries to the finest chefs worldwide. Mission: to provide the world's greatest ingredients to the world's best chefs.

About the role

As a Sales Associate, you'll be the face of The Chef's Warehouse within your territory, building trusted relationships with chefs, restaurant owners, and foodservice operators. You'll help customers discover products and solutions that elevate their menus, improve operations, and grow their businesses. This role offers the opportunity to develop and expand a portfolio of accounts, win new business, and increase your earnings through an uncapped commission structure. You'll have the autonomy to manage your territory while being supported by an industry-leading team of sales, culinary, protein, and produce experts.

Why Join The Chefs' Warehouse

• Turn Your Effort Into Opportunity: competitive base salary plus an uncapped commission plan that rewards initiative, performance, and business growth.
• Build a Career, Not Just a Job: industry leader committed to investing in its people through training, mentorship, professional development, and advancement opportunities.
• Represent Products That Inspire: best-in-class portfolio of specialty ingredients, premium proteins, and fresh produce that chefs know, trust, and love.
• Become a Trusted Partner: help customers solve challenges, discover new possibilities, and achieve their business goals.
• Thrive on a Team That Supports You: work alongside experienced sales professionals, culinary experts, protein specialists, and produce specialists who collaborate, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together.
• Join an Award-Winning Culture: certified as a Great Place to Work®, offering a supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and succeed.

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, medical)
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Requirements

• Relevant Experience: Experience in restaurant sales, food sales, catering, hospitality, culinary, or other customer-facing environments is preferred. Experience as a chef or working closely with foodservice professionals is a plus.
• Relationship-Focused: You enjoy building trust, developing customer relationships, and helping others succeed.
• Positive & Self-Motivated: You bring energy, initiative, and a solutions-oriented mindset. You're eager to learn, take ownership, and achieve results.
• Strong Communication & Organization Skills: You can effectively manage multiple priorities, communicate professionally, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-Driven: You thrive in a dynamic environment, use data to inform decisions, and approach opportunities with a sense of urgency.
• Education: A college degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Must reside within a commutable distance of the assigned sales territory.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the territory.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Values

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

Pay

$50,000 base salary + uncapped commissions. Pay type: Salary.

Location

Midland, NC, USA