Sales Representative

Capital Seaboard & G. Cefalu & Bro., Inc. (CGC Holdings, Inc); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

Employee discounts for travel and...

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Chefs' Warehouse is seeking a Sales Associate in Edmonton, AB, Canada. You will act as the face of the company, selling premium ingredients to restaurants and caterers, hotels, and retailers, while building strong customer relationships.

You will develop new business and grow existing accounts, travel within the territory to secure orders, and collaborate with inside sales. A strong, energetic team player with 1–2 years of sales experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of sales experience desired.
• Prior sales experience in restaurant/food sales or catering preferred.
• High energy, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong organizational skills with multitasking ability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Candidates must live in the assigned geographic sales area.
• College degree desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Produce sales revenue through development and growth of new and existing accounts.
• Compile lists of prospective customers from networking, directories, ads, shows and web sources.
• Travel throughout assigned territory to secure orders.
• Display or demonstrate products using samples or catalogs.
• Quote prices and prepare sales contracts for orders.
• Estimate delivery dates based on production/delivery schedules.
• Prepare business transaction reports and update expense accounts.
• Work with inside sales to keep accounts and literature up to date.
• Track stock levels and manage data in the CRM.
• Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Education

College Degree

Job description

About The Chefs's 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.

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)

Position Summary

As a key member of our rapidly growing organization, our Sales Associate ultimately acts as the face of our company by delivering outstanding customer service and building strong relationships. You will be responsible for selling our fine products to restaurants and caterers, hotels and retail establishments by performing the following duties:

What You'll Do

• Produce sales revenue through the development and growth of new sales and by increasing sales with existing accounts.
• Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from networking, newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources.
• Travel throughout assigned territory and/or call on regular and prospective customers to secure orders.
• Display or demonstrate product using samples or catalog, and emphasize saleable features.
• Quote prices and credit terms and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained.
• Estimate date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules.
• Prepare reports of business transactions and keep updated expense accounts.
• Work with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date.
• Track stock levels.
• Enter new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database.
• Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts.

About You

• One to two years of relevant experience in sales is highly desired
• Previous sales experience in restaurant, food sales, or professional catering, and/or working as a Chef is preferred
• High energy, positive and enthusiastic attitude, a strong team player profile
• Foster a positive and innovative atmosphere which encourages people to commit to the task in hand and go beyond the call of duty in order to achieve key objectives
• Driven and motivated to take responsibility and ensure successful outcomes across activities despite obstacles
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple concurrent projects and initiatives
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, developing a culture of participation and involvement
• Gather facts and figures, monitor self and others and achieve goals in a timely and factual manner
• Self-starter, must ask questions and learn new skills quickly on the job
• Bring a sense of urgency and work under tight deadlines with short turnarounds in a fast-paced working environment
• College Degree desired but not required
• Candidates must live in the assigned geographic sales area

Perks & Benefits

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance
• 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
• Employee discounts for travel and events
• 401k
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.

Job Details

Pay Type Salary

Hiring Min Rate 55,000 CAD

Hiring Max Rate 85,000 CAD

Edmonton, AB, Canada