Territory Foodservice Sales Specialist

Mike Hudson Dist; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Travel reimbursement

401K Employer Matching

Paid holidays & vacations

Great Place To Work

Job summary

The Chef’s Warehouse is seeking a customer-focused sales professional to drive revenue in the Baltimore region, building a portfolio of restaurant clients while traveling within the assigned territory.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in restaurant or foodservice sales, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A college degree is preferred but not required.

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, 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Restaurant sales experience

Verbal and written communication

Excellent organizational skills

Education

College degree desired

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Chef’s Warehouse is seeking a customer-focused sales professional to drive revenue in the Baltimore region, building a portfolio of restaurant clients while traveling within the assigned territory.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in restaurant or foodservice sales, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. A college degree is preferred but not required.