Sales Associate

Chefs Warehouse • Houston, TX

17d

About The Position

The Sales Associate represents The Chef's Warehouse within an assigned territory, building trusted relationships with chefs, restaurant owners, and foodservice operators. The role helps customers identify specialty ingredients, premium proteins, fresh produce, and other solutions that can elevate menus, improve operations, and support business growth. The associate develops and expands a portfolio of accounts, wins new business, and manages the territory with support from sales, culinary, protein, and produce experts. Compensation includes a fixed annual base salary of $50,000 plus uncapped monthly commission calculated as a predetermined percentage of monthly gross profit dollars generated. The position is expected to be filled in Q2 2027.

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, a solutions-oriented mindset, and a willingness to learn and take ownership.
• Strong communication and organization 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.
• A college degree is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a chef or working closely with foodservice professionals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• College degree.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with chefs, restaurant owners, and foodservice operators.
• Help customers find products and solutions that support their menus, operations, and business goals.
• Develop and expand a portfolio of accounts and win new business.
• Manage an assigned sales territory.
• Use data to inform decisions and pursue sales opportunities with urgency.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences and provide value beyond product sales.

Benefits

• 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