District Sales Manager

Job Description Job Description About The Chefs' Warehouse The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) 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. Mission: The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse 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. 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. Insures that all Sales Associates meet or exceed all activity standards for prospecting calls, appointments, presentations, proposals and closes. Delegates authority and responsibility with accountability and follow-up. Sets examples for Sales Associates in areas of personal character, commitment, organizational and selling skills, and work habits. Conducts regular coaching and counseling with Sales Assoicates to build motivation and selling skills. Maintains contact with all clients in the market area to ensure high levels of client satisfaction. Demonstrates ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees. About you: 5-7 years of experience in sales management. Experience with Microsoft Excel. Extensive experience in all aspects of Supplier 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-ND1 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 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! Company Description At Chefs Warehouse we are an industry leader in food distribution!\r\n\r\nWe 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, \r\n\r\nWhat’s on our menu?\r\n\r\nEnticing Appetizers:\r\n\r\nA culture that is full of flavor and inviting! Creating an environment of belonging, where everyone is welcome!\r\n\r\nDelivering our best in everything we do\r\n\r\nWe are committed to high quality food and dedicated to a positive team culture.\r\n\r\nDivine Entrees:\r\n\r\nPaid Vacations, Paid Holidays\r\n\r\nHealth, Dental and Medical Benefits\r\n\r\nWeekly pay\r\n\r\nLife Insurance\r\n\r\n5% above cost for our high-quality food products\r\n\r\nEmployee discounts for travel and events.\r\n\r\n401k\r\n\r\nWhat’s for Dessert?\r\n\r\nThe icing on the cake\r\n\r\nThe safety of our employees is our priority!\r\n\r\nWE have created essential guidelines to assure we are following CDC regulations!

Location: New York City, NY, US

Posted Date: 5/18/2025