Sales Associate

The Chefs' Warehouse; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

401K Employer Matching

Paid holidays & vacations

Great Place To Work® recognition

Health, Dental and Medical Benefits

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Chefs' Warehouse is seeking a Sales Associate in Ventura, CA to deliver outstanding customer service to restaurants, caterers, hotels and retailers. You will grow revenue by developing new business opportunities and expanding relationships with existing accounts.

You will travel within your territory to call on customers, present products, quote prices and terms, and manage contracts. A strong, organized communicator who is self-motivated will thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in restaurant or food sales or catering is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and clear verbal and written communication.
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and expand relationships with existing accounts to grow revenue.
• Identify prospective customers from various sources to build a sales pipeline.
• Travel within territory to call on customers and secure orders.
• Present products with samples or catalogs and highlight key benefits.
• Quote prices and terms to prepare customer contracts.
• Provide delivery timelines and collect payments timely.
• Maintain accurate records, update systems, and manage account receivables.
• Collaborate with inside sales to keep activities and literature current.
• Monitor stock levels to align product availability with demand.
• Build and sustain relationships with purchasing contracts for long-term collaboration.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Organization

Self-starter

Data-driven

Team player

Leadership

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

As a Sales Associate at The Chefs' 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 sale leads that are based on information from networking, newspapers, 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 date of delivery to customers that is based on knowledge of our production and delivery schedules as well as 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 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 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 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 individual and team progress in a timely and accurate manner
• Determined: Brings a sense of urgency to our fast-paced environment so that tight 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
• Travel reimbursement
• 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 ®)

Perks & Benefits

• Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
• Weekly pay
• Life Insurance5% 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.