Sales Manager

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: Responsible for the development and performance of all sales activities in assigned district. Staffs and directs a sales team and provides leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and growth in line with company vision and values. Establishes plans and strategies to expand the customer base in the territory and contributes to the development of training and educational programs for clients and Sales Associates. This is for our Allen Brothers entity What you’ll do: Develops a business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability. Responsible for the performance and development of the Sales Associates. Prepares action plans by individuals as well as by team for effective search of sales leads and prospects. Initiates and coordinates development of action plans to penetrate new markets. Assists in the development and implementation of marketing plans as needed. Conducts one-on-one review with all Sales Associates to build more effective communications, to understand training and development needs, and to provide insight for the improvement of Sales Associates sales and activity performance. Provides timely feedback to senior management regarding performance. Provides timely, accurate, competitive pricing on all completed prospect applications submitted for pricing and approval, while striving to maintain maximum profit margin. Assists Sales Associates in preparation of proposals and presentations. Controls expenses to meet budget guidelines. Adheres to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team. Recruits and hires Sales Associates based on criteria agreed upon by senior management. About you: 5-7 years of experience in sales. Experience with Microsoft Excel. Extensive experience in all aspects of Relationship Management. Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements. Willingness to travel and work in a team of professionals. Proven leadership and ability to drive sales teams. 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: Santa Cruz, CA, US

Posted Date: 4/30/2025