Sales Representative

The Chefs' Warehouse; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Toronto is seeking a Sales Associate responsible for building customer relationships and driving sales. Ideal candidates will have experience in food or restaurant sales, strong communication skills, and a passion for food. This role offers competitive pay with an uncapped commission plan, travel reimbursement, and health benefits.

Benefits

Paid Vacations

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

401k

Employee discounts for travel and events

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in restaurant or food sales preferred.
• High energy and a strong team player for successful outcomes.
• Must live within a commutable distance to the sales area.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales through new business and existing accounts.
• Travel to call on existing and prospective customers.
• Maintain detailed records of transactions for internal systems.

Skills

Restaurant sales experience

Customer relationship management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

The Chefs' 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 discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 4,000 artisan producers from over 40 countries to premium restaurants and foodservice professionals. We work with more than 50,000 customers through an experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that build lasting relationships.

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)

*This Chefs' Warehouse Canada Team does not sell produce or protein!

The Chef’s Warehouse is the preferred choice for foodservice professionals who demand the best, offering a curated selection of specialty ingredients sourced globally and locally. Our team of experts works closely with chefs to meet the highest standards and elevate the guest experience.

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 sales leads from networking, 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 delivery dates based on production and delivery schedules and 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 rooted in trust 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
• Relevant Skills: Excellent organizational skills, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and ability to handle multiple projects
• Self-Starter: Eager to ask questions and learn quickly
• Education: College degree desired but not required
• Leader: Able to foster a positive and innovative atmosphere that motivates others
• Data-Driven: Comfortable with gathering facts to monitor progress
• Determined: Brings urgency to meet tight deadlines

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
• RRSP Employer Matching
• Paid holidays & vacations
• Certified as a great place to work by Great Place To Work

Our Values

• Curious and Creative
  • Are you ready to challenge the status quo?
• Hungry For Food and Results
  • Are you passionate about food and driven to deliver results?
• Entrepreneurial
  • Are you success-oriented and adaptable to changing needs?
• Foward Thinking and Flexible
  • Are you innovative and able to stay ahead of the competition?
• Supportive Of Peers and Chefs
  • Are you eager to collaborate with and support your colleagues?

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The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

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 race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.