Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
At chefs warehouse we are an industry leader in food distribution!
We have a distinct competitive advantage in serving our customers because of our extensive selection of distinctive and hard-to-find specialty and center-of-the-plate food products,
What’s on our menu?
Enticing appetizers:
A culture that is full of flavor and inviting! creating an environment of belonging, where everyone is welcome!
Delivering our best in everything we do
We are committed to high quality food and dedicated to a positive team culture.
Divine entrees:
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
What’s for dessert?
The icing on the cake….
The safety of our employees is our priority!
We have created essential guidelines to assure we are following cdc regulations!
Calling all foodies !! great opportunity to work in the food industry!!
+ work remote
+ competitive salary
+ medical, dental, vision benefits & more
+ 401k plan +
Gourmet food sales associate washington dc & northern va
Job description:
As a key member of our rapidly growing organization, the gourmet food sales associate ultimately acts as the face of our company by delivering outstanding customer service to chefs and kitchen managers, etcBuilding strong relationshipsHe or she will be responsible for selling products for distributor to restaurants and caterers, hotels and retail, establishments or individuals at place of business by performing the following duties.
Job responsibilities
Travels throughout assigned territory to call on regular and prospective customers to solicit orders, or talks with customers or by phone.
The gourmet food sales associates will adapt the process of cultivating and producing sales revenue through the development and growth of new sales and by increasing sales with existing accounts.
Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, internet web sites, and other sources.
Displays or demonstrates product, using samples or catalog, and emphasizes salable features.
Quotes prices and credit terms and prepares sales contracts for orders obtained.
Estimates date of delivery to customer, based on knowledge of own firm`s production and delivery schedules.
Prepares reports of business transactions and keeps expense accounts.
Works with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date.
Reviews product inventory levels.
Enters new customer data and other sales data for current customers into computer database.
Develops and maintains relationships with purchasing contacts.
Investigates and resolves customer problems with deliveries.
Mentors with senior to obtain institutional knowledge concerning products, processes and systems.
Closes sales by building rapport with potential account; explaining product and service capabilities; overcoming objections; preparing contracts.
Expands sales in existing accounts by introducing new products and services
Qualified applicants should possess:
Past experience working as a chef or catering manager highly desired
One to two years of related experience in restaurant, food sales, or professional catering
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Able to work independently and learn new skills quickly on the job
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
College degree preferred but not required
Education/experience:
Degree in culinary arts or hospitality or a related field is preferredA minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the food industry ideally in restaurants or in cateringExperience working in a fast-paced environment.
Language ability:
Bilingual in english/spanish a +.ability to read, analyze, and interpret sales data and trendsAbility to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or members of the business community.
Math ability:
Basic math skills with addition, subtraction and multiplicationAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advance level of expertise with microsoft word and excelKnowledge of, jde, & other sales programsMust be able to operate common office machines.
Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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The chefs` warehouse is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of 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, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local lawsOur 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.
