Culinary Sales Specialist (Uncapped Commissions)

Capital Seaboard & G. Cefalu & Bro., Inc. (CGC Holdings, Inc); Portland (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Life Insurance

401k

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

The Chef’s Warehouse is seeking a driven Sales Associate to represent our premium foodservice offerings across restaurants, caterers, hotels, and retailers. You will build relationships, drive revenue, and deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You will travel within the Southern Maine Coast region, cultivating new business opportunities, presenting products, and negotiating terms to close orders; success depends on organization and strong communication with clients

Qualifications

• 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, ability to handle multiple projects.
• Self-Starter: Eager to ask questions and learn quickly on the job.
• Education: College degree desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Grow Revenue: Generate sales through development of new business opportunities and expanding relationships with existing accounts.
• Building Customer Portfolio: Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sale leads.
• Staying On The Move: Travel throughout the assigned territory to secure orders.
• Showcasing Our Value: Present products using samples or catalogs that fit customer needs.
• Sealing The Deal: Quote prices and terms to prepare contracts.
• Maintaining Timelines: Provide estimated delivery dates and collect payments in a timely manner.
• Staying Organized: Maintain detailed records and update systems with customer and sales data.
• Connecting & Teaming Up: Collaborate with inside sales representatives to keep activities up to date.
• Managing Inventory Awareness: Track stock levels to align product availability with demand.
• Building Lasting Relationships: Develop relationships rooted in trust for long-term collaboration.

Skills

Restaurant sales

Food sales

Catering sales

Chef experience

Education

College degree desired

Job description

The Chef’s Warehouse is seeking a driven Sales Associate to represent our premium foodservice offerings across restaurants, caterers, hotels, and retailers. You will build relationships, drive revenue, and deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You will travel within the Southern Maine Coast region, cultivating new business opportunities, presenting products, and negotiating terms to close orders; success depends on organization and strong communication with clients