Sales Associate

Mike Hudson Dist; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Chef’s Warehouse is seeking a Sales Associate to represent the company with restaurants, caterers, hotels, and retail accounts. You will grow revenue, build a customer portfolio, and travel within your territory to secure orders using samples or catalogs.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in restaurant or food sales, a high-energy, team-focused attitude, and excellent communication. A college degree is preferred; Microsoft Office skills are required, and weekly pay is offered as part of a

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in restaurant sales, food sales, professional catering sales, and/or working as a Chef is highly desired and preferred.
• High energy, enthusiastic, a strong team player, and motivated to take responsibility and ensure successful outcomes.
• Excellent organizational skills, outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter: eager to ask questions and learn new skills quickly on the job.
• Education: College degree preferred but not required.
• Leader: able to foster a positive and innovative atmosphere that motivates others to take initiative.
• Data-driven: comfortable with gathering facts and figures to monitor progress.
• Determined: brings urgency to a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Grow revenue by developing new business opportunities and expanding existing accounts.
• Build customer portfolio by compiling prospective leads from networking, directories, ads, trade shows, and websites.
• Travel within the assigned territory to call on customers and secure orders.
• Showcase products using samples or catalogs to highlight features and benefits for customers.
• Quote prices and credit terms to prepare contracts for orders obtained.
• Provide estimated delivery dates based on production and delivery schedules; collect payments timely.
• Maintain detailed records of transactions and keep systems up to date.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Allen Brothers Commitment to Excellence

Consistent Quality | Responsible and Strategic Sourcing | Unmatched Craftsmanship / Service

The Elite Brand Since 1893

Allen Brothers sources the highest quality product available in the market. Our team of master butchers hand cuts each piece of consistently aged meat to perfection. Delivering excellence, for 130+ years. Allen Brothers has proudly stood as a symbol of excellence for generations and remains committed to leading the way for many more to come.

Allen Brothers passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with customers through the most experienced network of 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 & Allen Brothers 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

Forward Thinking & Flexible

The Chef’s Warehouse is the preferred choice for foodservice professionals whodemand the best, offering a curated selection of specialty ingredients, center-of-plate proteins, and produce sourced globally and locally. Our team of specialty, protein, and produce experts works closely with chefs to meet the highest standards and elevate the guest experience. Our trusted sales representatives are among the best in the industry, helping customers discover new possibilities and craft exceptional culinary experiences.We’re seeking a driven, customer-focused professional who thrives on building relationships and delivering innovative food service solutions.

Position Summary:

As a Sales Associate at The Chef’s Warehouse, you ultimately act as the face ofour company by delivering outstanding customer service and building and maintainingstrong 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 businessopportunities and by expanding relationships with existing accounts
• Building Customer Portfolio: Compile lists of prospective customers for use assale leads that are based on information from networking, newspapers, businessdirectories, industry ads, trade shows, websites, and other sources
• Staying On The Move: Travel throughout your assigned territory and call onexisting and prospective customers to secure orders
• Showcasing Our Value: Present our products using samples or catalogs thathighlight 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 date of delivery to customers that isbased on knowledge of our production and delivery schedules as well as collectpayments from customers in a timely manner
• Staying Organized: Maintain detailed records of business transactions, updateexpense reports, keep internal systems current with customer and sales data,and manage account receivables
• Connecting & Teaming Up: Collaborate with inside sales representatives to keepaccount activities and literature up to date
• Managing Inventory Awareness: Track stock levels to align product availabilitywith customer demand
• Building Lasting Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contracts that are rooted in trust and built 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 andpreferred
• Positive Attitude: High energy, enthusiastic, a strong team player, and motivatedto take responsibility and ensure successful outcomes despite obstacles
• Relevant Skills: Excellent organizational skills, outstanding verbal and writtencommunication skills used to develop a culture of participation and involvement,and ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives
• Self-Starter: Eager to ask questions and learn new skills quickly on the job
• Education: College degree desired but not required
• Leader: Able to foster a positive and innovative atmosphere that motivates others to take initiative and go above and beyond to achieve key objectives
• Data-Driven: Comfortable with gathering facts and figures to monitor individualand team progress in a timely and accurate manner
• Determined: Brings a sense of urgency to our fast-paced environment so thattight deadlines are met with short turnarounds

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
• 401K Employer Matching
• Paid holidays & vacations
• Certified as a great place to work by the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors (Great Place To Work ®)

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 any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

• 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 identityor 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.