Sales Associate

The Chefs' Warehouse; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. is seeking a driven Sales Associate for Oregon to build trusted relationships with chefs and foodservice operators, helping customers discover products and solutions that elevate menus and grow their business.

You will manage a portfolio of accounts, win new business, and increase earnings through an uncapped commission plan, supported by a team of culinary, protein, and produce experts. This role offers growth opportunities and a competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• Must reside within a commutable distance of the assigned sales territory.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the territory.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with chefs, restaurant owners, and foodservice operators.
• Help customers discover products and solutions that elevate menus and grow their business.
• Develop and expand a portfolio of accounts and win new business.
• Manage territory autonomously with support from the sales, culinary, protein and produce teams.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Organization

Motivation

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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)

Build Relationships. Create Opportunities. Grow Your Career.

At The Chef's Warehouse, we're more than a specialty food distributor. We're trusted partners to the chefs who create unforgettable dining experiences every day.

Our customers rely on us for an unmatched selection of specialty ingredients, premium proteins, and fresh produce sourced from around the world. Our sales team helps bring those products to life by building relationships, solving challenges, and delivering value beyond the plate.

We're looking for driven, relationship-focused professionals who want to grow a career, not just fill a sales role. Whether your background is in foodservice, hospitality, culinary arts, or sales, this is an opportunity to combine your passion for people and food with uncapped earning potential.

Location and Compensation

Location: Salem/Woodburn/Wine Country region in Oregon

1st year compensation range: $70,000-$80,000, with the potential to earn substantially more in subsequent years through commissions, incentives, and career progression within the sales organization.

Position Summary

As a Sales Associate, you'll be the face of The Chef's Warehouse within your territory, building trusted relationships with chefs, restaurant owners, and foodservice operators. You'll help customers discover products and solutions that elevate their menus, improve operations, and grow their businesses.

This role offers the opportunity to develop and expand a portfolio of accounts, win new business, and increase your earnings through an uncapped commission structure. You'll have the autonomy to manage your territory while being supported by an industry-leading team of sales, culinary, protein, and produce experts.

If you're energized by building relationships, creating opportunities, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, you'll thrive here.

Why Join The Chefs’ Warehouse?

Turn Your Effort Into Opportunity

Enjoy a competitive base salary plus an uncapped commission plan that rewards initiative, performance, and business growth. The more value you create, the more you can earn.

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

Join an industry leader committed to investing in its people through training, mentorship, professional development, and advancement opportunities.

Represent Products That Inspire

Sell a best-in-class portfolio of specialty ingredients, premium proteins, and fresh produce that chefs know, trust, and love.

Become a Trusted Partner

Help customers solve challenges, discover new possibilities, and achieve their business goals. Your relationships can make a real impact on their success.

Thrive on a Team That Supports You

Work alongside experienced sales professionals, culinary experts, protein specialists, and produce specialists who collaborate, share knowledge, and celebrate wins together.

Join an Award-Winning Culture

The Chef's Warehouse is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, offering a supportive environment where people are empowered to grow and succeed.

Benefits

• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

What You Bring

Relevant Experience: Experience in restaurant sales, food sales, catering, hospitality, culinary, or other customer-facing environments is preferred. Experience as a chef or working closely with foodservice professionals is a plus.

Relationship-Focused: You enjoy building trust, developing customer relationships, and helping others succeed.

Positive & Self-Motivated: You bring energy, initiative, and a solutions-oriented mindset. You're eager to learn, take ownership, and achieve results.

Strong Communication & Organization Skills: You can effectively manage multiple priorities, communicate professionally, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.

Results-Driven: You thrive in a dynamic environment, use data to inform decisions, and approach opportunities with a sense of urgency.

Education: A college degree is preferred but not required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must reside within a commutable distance of the assigned sales territory.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the territory.
• Basic computer proficiency required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Our Values

• C Curious and Creative
• H Hungry For Food and Results
• E Entrepreneurial
• F Forward Thinking and Flexible
• S Supportive Of Peers and Chefs

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.