Sales Associate

Job Description Job Description Allen Brothers Commitment to Excellence Consistent Quality | Responsible and Strategic Sourcing | Unmatched Craftsmanship / Service The Elite Brand Since 1893 Allen Brothers sources the highest quality product available in the market. Our team of master butchers hand cuts each piece of consistently aged meat to perfection. Delivering excellence, for 130 years. Allen Brothers has proudly stood as a symbol of excellence for generations and remains committed to leading the way for many more to come. Allen Brothers passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with customers through the most experienced network of 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 & Allen Brothers is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs. Our C.H.E.F.S. Values: Curious & Creative Hungry For Food & Results Entrepreneurial Forward Thinking & Flexible Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs) Position Summary: As a key member of our rapidly growing organization, our Sales Associate ultimately acts as the face of our company by delivering outstanding customer service and building strong relationships. You will be responsible for selling our fine products to restaurants and caterers, hotels and retail establishments by performing the following duties: *This is our Allen Brothers entity What you’ll do: 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. About you: One to two years of relevant experience in sales is highly desired Previous sales experience in restaurant, food sales, or professional catering, and/or working as a Chef is preferred 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 College Degree desired but not required Candidates must live in the assigned geographic sales area Base plus commission* LI-GS1 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. Perks & Benefits: 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 Employee Stock Purchase Plan 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 identity or 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. Company Description One of the leading meat purveyors in North America, Allen Brothers is recognized for outstanding products, industry-leading practices and unrivaled service. From the hand-selection of our meats to our meticulous aging methods and hand-cut custom portioning, every step of the Allen Brothers' process is precise, time consuming, and performed to our customer's exact specifications. No shortcuts, no compromises. In 2013, The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc., acquired the Allen Brothers business, now known as Allen Brothers 1893, LLC, as part of its Midwest and center-of-the-plate expansion. Today, Allen Brothers continues to focus on distributing the highest quality meats and other products to the best chefs across the country. The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. ( WWW.CHEFSWAREHOUSE.COM ) is North America’s leading distributor of specialty, protein, and broadline offerings, providing the world’s greatest ingredients to North America’s best chefs for over three decades. From the most dish-dazzling center of the plate proteins to highly sophisticated and luxurious ingredients to integrate across any menu, The Chefs’ Warehouse provides our large base of more than 35,000 customers a world-class variety of products that are 2nd to none: supporting chefs in their pursuit of culinary excellence and making their wildest culinary visions a reality. We are also proud to share that we are Great Place to Work®-CertifiedTM and live by our values of always being curious and creative, hungry for food and for results, entrepreneurial, flexible and supportive of our peers and our clients. Company Description One of the leading meat purveyors in North America, Allen Brothers is recognized for outstanding products, industry-leading practices and unrivaled service. From the hand-selection of our meats to our meticulous aging methods and hand-cut custom portioning, every step of the Allen Brothers' process is precise, time consuming, and performed to our customer's exact specifications. No shortcuts, no compromises.\r\n\r\nIn 2013, The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc., acquired the Allen Brothers business, now known as Allen Brothers 1893, LLC, as part of its Midwest and center-of-the-plate expansion. Today, Allen Brothers continues to focus on distributing the highest quality meats and other products to the best chefs across the country.\r\n\r\nThe Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. ( WWW.CHEFSWAREHOUSE.COM ) is North America’s leading distributor of specialty, protein, and broadline offerings, providing the world’s greatest ingredients to North America’s best chefs for over three decades. From the most dish-dazzling center of the plate proteins to highly sophisticated and luxurious ingredients to integrate across any menu, The Chefs’ Warehouse provides our large base of more than 35,000 customers a world-class variety of products that are 2nd to none: supporting chefs in their pursuit of culinary excellence and making their wildest culinary visions a reality. \r\n\r\nWe are also proud to share that we are Great Place to Work®-CertifiedTM and live by our values of always being curious and creative, hungry for food and for results, entrepreneurial, flexible and supportive of our peers and our clients.

Location: San Francisco, CA, US

Posted Date: 5/1/2025