Sales Associate
The Chef's 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 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.
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)
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 :
- 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 sale leads that are 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 date of delivery to customers that is based on knowledge of our production and delivery schedules as well as 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 account receivables
- 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 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 preferredPositive Attitude : High energy, enthusiastic, a strong team player, and motivated to take responsibility and ensure successful outcomes despite obstaclesRelevant 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 initiativesSelf-Starter : Eager to ask questions and learn new skills quickly on the jobEducation : College degree desired but not requiredLeader : Able to foster a positive and innovative atmosphere that motivates others to take initiative and go above and beyond to achieve key objectivesData-Driven : Comfortable with gathering facts and figures to monitor individual and team progress in a timely and accurate mannerDetermined : Brings a sense of urgency to our fast-paced environment so that tight deadlines are met with short turnaroundsMinimum Qualifications
Must live within a commutable distance to the assigned geographic sales areaMust have a reliable form of transportationMust have basic computer skills and understandingMust have some proficiency in Microsoft SuiteWhy Join The Chef's Warehouse
Competitive base salary with uncapped commission planTravel reimbursement401K Employer MatchingPaid holidays & vacationsCertified as a great place to work by the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors (Great Place To Work )Our Values
Curious and CreativeAre you ready to challenge the status quo?
Hungry For Food and ResultsAre you passionate about food and driven to deliver results?
EntrepreneurialAre you success-oriented and adaptable to ever-changing needs?
Forward Thinking and FlexibleAre you innovative and able to stay ahead of the competition?
Supportive Of Peers and ChefsAre you eager to collaborate with and support your colleagues?