The Chefs' Warehouse · 9 hours ago
Outside Sales Representative
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
1+ years expThe Chefs' Warehouse is a rapidly growing organization seeking an Outside Sales Representative. This role involves delivering outstanding customer service and building strong relationships while selling fine products to restaurants, caterers, hotels, and retail establishments.
CateringFood and BeverageFood ProcessingHotelMeat and PoultryRestaurants
Hiring Manager
Brizeida Xiomara Castaneda
Responsibilities
Produce sales revenue through the development and growth of new sales and by increasing sales with existing accounts
Compile lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from networking, newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, Internet Web sites, and other sources
Travel throughout assigned territory and/or call on regular and prospective customers to secure orders
Display or demonstrate product using samples or catalog, and emphasize saleable features
Quote prices and credit terms and prepare sales contracts for orders obtained
Estimate date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm's production and delivery schedules
Prepare reports of business transactions and keep updated expense accounts
Work with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date
Track stock levels
Enter new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database
Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contacts
Qualification
Required
One to two years of relevant experience in food is highly desired
High energy, positive and enthusiastic attitude, a strong team player profile
Foster a positive and innovative atmosphere which encourages people to commit to the task in hand and go beyond the call of duty in order to achieve key objectives
Driven and motivated to take responsibility and ensure successful outcomes across activities despite obstacles
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple concurrent projects and initiatives
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, developing a culture of participation and involvement
Gather facts and figures, monitor self and others and achieve goals in a timely and factual manner
Self-starter, must ask questions and learn new skills quickly on the job
Bring a sense of urgency and work under tight deadlines with short turnarounds in a fast-paced working environment
Candidates must live in the assigned geographic sales area
Preferred
Previous sales experience in restaurant, food sales, or professional catering, and/or working as a Chef is preferred
College Degree or Culinary Arts desired but not required
Benefits
Monthly commission
Monthly vehicle car allowance stipend
Full benefits package including Medical
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) with matching
Company
The Chefs' Warehouse
The Chefs' Warehouse, North America's top specialty food distributor since 1985, offers over 88,000 premium products to elite restaurants, hotels, and gourmet shops.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250M2022-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2011-07-28IPO
Leadership Team
James Leddy
Chief Financial Officer
John Austin
CFO
Recent News
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