Sales Associate- Capital Seaboard

For over 60 years, Capital Seaboard has been a trusted provider of fresh seafood and produce to the Mid-Atlantic’s most discerning chefs and foodservice operators. With deep, long-standing relationships across the supply chain, we offer unmatched access to high-quality ingredients—delivered with consistency, care, and speed. From dockside selections to hand-picked farm produce, our team ensures every order meets the highest standards of freshness and flavor. Capital Seaboard’s commitment to reliability, culinary excellence, and personalized service has made us a preferred partner for chefs who demand the best—day in and day out. Watch our “Day in the Life of a Sales Associate” video:click here If you’re passionate about food, sales, and growing business through personalized service, this is the role for you! Position Summary As a Sales Associate at The Chef’s Warehouse, you ultimately act as the face of our company by delivering outstanding customer service and building and maintaining strong relationships. You will be responsible for selling our fine products to restaurants, caterers, hotels, and retail establishments by performing the following duties: Growing Revenue: Generate sales through the development of new business opportunities and by expanding relationships with existing accounts Building Customer Portfolio: 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 Staying On The Move: Travel throughout your assigned territory and call on existing and prospective customers to secure orders Showcasing Our Value: Present our products using samples or catalogs that highlight key features and benefits that fit customer needs Sealing The Deal: Quote prices and credit terms to prepare contracts for orders obtained Maintaining Timelines: Provide estimated date of delivery to customers that is based on knowledge of our production and delivery schedules as well as collect payments from customers in a timely manner Staying Organized: Maintain detailed records of business transactions, update expense reports, keep internal systems current with customer and sales data, and manage account receivables Connecting & Teaming Up: Collaborate with inside sales representatives to keep account activities and literature up to date Managing Inventory Awareness: Track stock levels to align product availability with customer demand Building Lasting Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with purchasing contracts that are rooted in trust and built for long-term collaboration How to Thrive In This Role Relevant Experience: 1-2 years of experience in restaurant sales, food sales, professional catering sales, and/or working as a Chef is highly desired and preferred Positive Attitude: High energy, enthusiastic, a strong team player, and motivated to take responsibility and ensure successful outcomes despite obstacles Relevant Skills: Excellent organizational skills, outstanding verbal and written communication skills used to develop a culture of participation and involvement, and ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives Self‑Starter: Eager to ask questions and learn new skills quickly on the job Education: College degree desired but not required Leader: Able to foster a positive and innovative atmosphere that motivates others to take initiative and go above and beyond to achieve key objectives Data‑Driven: Comfortable with gathering facts and figures to monitor individual and team progress in a timely and accurate manner Determined: Brings a sense of urgency to our fast‑paced environment so that tight deadlines are met with short turnarounds Minimum Qualifications 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 Why Join The Chef’s Warehouse Competitive base salary with uncapped commission plan 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 ®) Our Values C urious and Creative Are you ready to challenge the status quo? H ungry For Food and Results Are you passionate about food and driven to deliver results? Are you success‑oriented and adaptable to ever‑changing needs? F oward Thinking and Flexible Are you innovative and able to stay ahead of the competition? S upportive Of Peers and Chefs Are you eager to collaborate with and support your colleagues?

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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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Mikehudsondist