Territory Food Sales Pro — Uncapped Commission

The Chefs' Warehouse; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

401K Employer Matching

Paid holidays & vacations

Competitive base salary with uncapped-

Great Place To Work

Job summary

The Chefs’ Warehouse Napa Valley sales team is seeking a driven Sales Associate to deliver outstanding customer service and to grow revenue with restaurants, caterers, hotels, and retailers. You will develop new business opportunities, maintain strong client relationships, and represent a curated selection of specialty ingredients.

Successful candidates have 1–2 years in restaurant or food sales, a proactive, data-driven mindset, and strong communication skills.

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.
• Excellent organizational skills and outstanding verbal and written communication used to develop participation and involvement, and ability to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Grow Revenue: Generate sales through development of new opportunities and expanding relationships with existing accounts.
• Build Customer Portfolio: Compile lists of prospective customers for sale leads from networking, business directories, ads, trade shows, and websites.
• Stay On The Move: Travel throughout the assigned territory and visit existing and prospective customers to secure orders.
• Showcase Our Value: Present products using samples or catalogs highlighting features and benefits.
• Seal The Deal: Quote prices and credit terms to prepare contracts for orders.
• Maintain Timelines: Provide estimated delivery dates based on production and delivery schedules and collect payments in a timely manner.
• Stay Organized: Maintain detailed records of transactions and update internal systems with customer data and sales activity.
• Connect & Team Up: Collaborate with inside sales to keep account literature up to date.
• Manage Inventory Awareness: Track stock levels to align product availability with customer demand.
• Build Lasting Relationships: Develop relationships rooted in trust for long-term collaboration.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Self-starter

Team player

Data-driven

Leadership

Education

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Chefs’ Warehouse Napa Valley sales team is seeking a driven Sales Associate to deliver outstanding customer service and to grow revenue with restaurants, caterers, hotels, and retailers. You will develop new business opportunities, maintain strong client relationships, and represent a curated selection of specialty ingredients.

Successful candidates have 1–2 years in restaurant or food sales, a proactive, data-driven mindset, and strong communication skills.