Sales Associate
About The Chefs' Warehouse
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) 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 the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers of the world’s finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 50,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.
Position Summary
As a Sales Associate at The Chef's Warehouse, you ultimately 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:
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 that are 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
Maintain timelines by providing estimated date of delivery to customers that is based on knowledge of our production and delivery schedules as well as collecting payments from customers in a timely manner
Stay organized by maintaining detailed records of business transactions, updating expense reports, keeping internal systems current with customer and sales data, and managing account receivables
Connect and team up by collaborating with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date
Build lasting relationships by developing and maintaining relationships with purchasing contracts that are 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 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
Education: College degree desired but not required
Leader: Able to foster a positive and innovative atmosphere that motivates others to take initiative and go above and beyond to achieve key objectives
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
Minimum 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
Why Join The Chef’s Warehouse
Competitive base salary with uncapped commission plan
Travel reimbursement
401K Employer Matching
Paid holidays & vacations
Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
Weekly pay
Life Insurance
Employee discounts for travel and events
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Perks & Benefits
Our Values: C urious and Creative
H ungry For Food and Results
E ntrepreneurial
F oward Thinking and Flexible
S upportive Of Peers and Chefs
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.