Sales Associate
About The Role
The Chef’s Warehouse is seeking a driven, customer-focused professional to join our sales team. This role acts as the face of our company by delivering outstanding customer service and building and maintaining strong relationships.
Responsibilities
Generate sales through the development of new business opportunities and by expanding relationships with existing accounts
Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sale leads based on information from networking, newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, websites, and other sources
Travel throughout your assigned territory and call on existing and prospective customers to secure orders
Showcase our products using samples or catalogs that highlight key features and benefits that fit customer needs
Quote prices and credit terms to prepare contracts for orders obtained
Provide estimated date of delivery to customers based on knowledge of our production and delivery schedules and collect payments from customers in a timely manner
Maintain detailed records of business transactions, update expense reports, keep internal systems current with customer and sales data, and manage account receivables
Collaborate with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date
Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contracts rooted in trust and built for long-term collaboration
Requirements
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
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
Qualifications
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
Skills
Curious & Creative
Hungry For Food & Results
Entrepreneurial
Forward Thinking & Flexible
Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)
Benefits
Competitive base salary with uncapped commission plan
Travel reimbursement
401(k) Employer Matching
Paid holidays & vacations
Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
Life Insurance
Employee discounts for travel and events
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Perks
Certified as a great place to work by the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors (Great Place To Work ®)