Gourmet Foodservice Field Sales Pro

The Chefs' Warehouse; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

401K Employer Matching

Paid holidays & vacations

Great Place To Work certification

Job summary

The Chefs' Warehouse is a leading foodservice distributor seeking a motivated sales professional to grow revenue by developing new business and expanding relationships with existing accounts. You will travel within your territory, engage chefs and buyers, and present our artisan ingredients to secure orders.

The role offers a competitive base salary with uncapped commissions, travel reimbursement, 401(k) employer matching, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in restaurant sales, food sales, professional catering sales, and/or working as a Chef is highly desired.
• Excellent organizational skills and outstanding verbal and written communication.
• Self-starter with ability to learn quickly and handle multiple projects.
• Ability to travel within assigned territory and build relationships with chefs and buyers.
• College degree desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Grow Revenue: develop new business opportunities and expand relationships with existing accounts.
• Build Customer Portfolio: compile lists of prospective customers from networking, directories, ads, and shows.
• Stay On The Move: travel to call on customers and secure orders.
• Showcase Our Value: present products using samples or catalogs tailored to customer needs.
• Seal The Deal: quote prices and terms to prepare contracts.
• Maintain Timelines: provide delivery estimates and manage payments.
• Stay Organized: keep detailed records and update internal systems with sales data.
• Collaborate with inside sales to keep account activities and literature current.
• Manage Inventory Awareness: track stock levels to align with demand.
• Build Lasting Relationships: maintain relationships with purchasing contracts for long-term collaboration.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Team player

Education

College degree desired

Tools

Microsoft Office / Microsoft Suite

Job description

The Chefs' Warehouse is a leading foodservice distributor seeking a motivated sales professional to grow revenue by developing new business and expanding relationships with existing accounts. You will travel within your territory, engage chefs and buyers, and present our artisan ingredients to secure orders.

The role offers a competitive base salary with uncapped commissions, travel reimbursement, 401(k) employer matching, and paid holidays.