Protein Sales Associate

1 month ago


Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States The Chefs Warehouse Full time
About The Chefs' Warehouse
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. ( *** ) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years.

With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality.

We introduce more than 2,000 artisan producers of the world's finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world.

We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.


Mission:
The mission of The Chefs' Warehouse is to provide the world's greatest ingredients to the world's best chefs.
Our C

HEFS Values:
Curious & Creative
Hungry For Food & Results
Forward Thinking & Flexible
Salary 60-80k plus commission

Position Summary:


As a key member of our rapidly growing organization, the Protein Sales Associate ultimately acts as the face of our company by delivering outstanding customer service and building strong relationships.

He or she is responsible for selling protein based products across all categories to food service outlets like restaurants, caterers, and hotels to name a few.


What you'll do:


Sales Associates will increase gross profit by using effective communication and providing solutions to establish great customer relationships with existing and new accounts.

Research prospective customers by using sales leads, information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, internet web sites, and other sources.

Travels throughout assigned territory to call on current and prospective customers to solicit orders or speak with customers.
Displays or demonstrates products using samples or point of sale to emphasize salable features.
Prepares customer product bids and applications.
Once account created clearly explain credit terms, delivery expectations and ordering processes.
Works with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date.
Tracks inventory levels to mitigate any shortage or substitutions.
Become proficient using company systems and tools to enter orders, determine pricing and offer solutions.
Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.
Investigates and resolves customer problems quickly and efficiently.
Mentors with seasoned peers to obtain institutional knowledge concerning products, processes and systems.
Closes sales by building rapport with potential accounts; explaining product and service capabilities; overcoming objections; preparing contracts.
Expands sales in existing accounts by introducing new products and services.

About you:
One to two years of related experience in restaurant, food sales, or professional catering
High energy and enthusiastic
Candidates must live in the assigned geographic sales area
Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects and initiatives
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects
Self-starter. Must ask questions and learn new skills while on the job
Driven, team player who is motivated to take responsibility and ensure success
Ability to work under tight deadlines with short turnarounds in a fast-paced environment
College Degree desired but not required
Experience working as a Chef highly desired
The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
Weekly pay
Life Insurance
5% above cost for our high-quality food products
Employee discounts for travel and events
401k

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation,pregnancy, gender identityor any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.



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