Sales Associate

Chefs Warehouse • Virginia Beach, VA

6d

About The Position

As a Sales Associate at The Chef's Warehouse, you will represent the company within an assigned territory and build trusted relationships with chefs, restaurant owners, and foodservice operators. You will help customers discover specialty ingredients, premium proteins, fresh produce, and other products and solutions that can elevate menus, improve operations, and support business growth.

The role involves developing and expanding a portfolio of accounts, winning new business, and growing earnings through an uncapped commission structure alongside a competitive base salary. You will manage your territory with autonomy and receive support from sales professionals, culinary experts, and protein and produce specialists. The company provides training, mentorship, professional development, and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in restaurant sales, food sales, catering, hospitality, culinary work, or another customer-facing environment is preferred.
• Enjoy building trust, developing customer relationships, and helping others succeed.
• Bring energy, initiative, and a solutions-oriented mindset, and be willing to learn, take ownership, and achieve results.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate professionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-driven approach and ability to use data to inform decisions.
• Must reside within a commutable distance of the assigned sales territory.
• Must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the territory.
• Basic computer proficiency required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a chef or working closely with foodservice professionals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• A college degree; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with chefs, restaurant owners, and foodservice operators.
• Help customers identify products and solutions that support their menus, operations, and business goals.
• Develop and expand a portfolio of accounts.
• Win new business and grow sales within an assigned territory.
• Manage the territory and customer opportunities.
• Use data to inform decisions and pursue opportunities with urgency.
• Provide exceptional customer experiences and help customers solve business challenges.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training, mentorship, and professional development.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed