Produce Sales Specialist

Chefs' Warehouse - Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

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. Our mission is to provide the world's greatest ingredients to the world's best chefs. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven product specialist to join our fantastic sales team. Responsibilities include conducting market research, analyzing trends, performing product demonstrations for staff and customers, gathering feedback. In this role, you may also be tasked with facilitating training sessions, as well as assisting with new product launches. To be successful as a product specialist, you must have a passion for the produce you work with and keep expanding produce knowledge. Outstanding produce specialists should have a keen eye for spotting market trends, a willingness to inspire clients, and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough market research, which may include desktop analysis, sending emails, and making calls.
• Answering all product related questions in a polite manner and addressing queries promptly.
• Attending meetings, Food shows, and occasionally packers and local farms.
• Planning and assisting with new product releases and events.
• Performing product demonstrations for customers, staff, and other executives.
• Assisting with the development of business plans.
• Large responsibility seeing clients and promoting produce on behalf of our sales team.
• Scheduling training sessions and attending meetings as required.
• Identifying new market opportunities.
• Making helpful product recommendations and suggestions to increase revenue.

Requirements

• High school diploma or similar.
• Extensive experience in retail, sales, and business to business.
• Ability to memorize details like product specifications.

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