Sales Associate

Chefs Warehouse • Baltimore, MD

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Chef’s Warehouse is a preferred choice for foodservice professionals, offering a curated selection of specialty ingredients, center-of-plate proteins, and produce sourced globally and locally. The company's team of experts works closely with chefs to meet high standards and elevate the guest experience. Trusted sales representatives help customers discover new possibilities and craft exceptional culinary experiences. The company is seeking a driven, customer-focused professional passionate about food, sales, and growing business through personalized service. As a Sales Associate, you will act as the face of the company, delivering outstanding customer service and building and maintaining strong relationships. You will be responsible for selling fine products to restaurants, caterers, hotels, and retail establishments.

Requirements

• 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
• High energy, enthusiastic, a strong team player, and motivated to take responsibility and ensure successful outcomes despite obstacles
• Excellent organizational skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills used to develop a culture of participation and involvement
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives
• Eager to ask questions and learn new skills quickly on the job
• Able to foster a positive and innovative atmosphere that motivates others to take initiative and go above and beyond to achieve key objectives
• Comfortable with gathering facts and figures to monitor individual and team progress in a timely and accurate manner
• Brings a sense of urgency to our fast-paced environment so that tight deadlines are met with short turnarounds

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience in restaurant sales, food sales, professional catering sales, and/or working as a Chef
• College degree

Responsibilities

• Generate sales through the development of new business opportunities and by expanding relationships with existing accounts
• 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
• Travel throughout your assigned territory and call on existing and prospective customers to secure orders
• Present our products using samples or catalogs that highlight key features and benefits that fit customer needs
• Quote prices and credit terms to prepare contracts for orders obtained
• Provide estimated date of delivery to customers that is based on knowledge of our production and delivery schedules
• Collect payments from customers in a timely manner
• Maintain detailed records of business transactions
• Update expense reports
• Keep internal systems current with customer and sales data
• Manage account receivables
• Collaborate with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date
• Track stock levels to align product availability with customer demand
• Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contracts that are rooted in trust and built for long-term collaboration

Benefits

• 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 ®)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees