Export Sales Representative

Export Sales Representative

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 40 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 4,000 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 50,000 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.

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

The Export Sales Rep is a critical role responsible for overseeing and expanding the company's export operations. They will develop and execute strategic plans to identify and penetrate new international markets, build and maintain relationships with overseas clients, and manage logistics and documentation for international shipments. This person will stay updated on trade regulations, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth and efficient export of food products while driving business growth.

What You'll Do

• Demonstrated ability to build and generate sales in key international markets
• Understanding of exports and international trade
• Developing market and industry knowledge
• Developing trading networks and connections on an international level
• Establishing a process for the movement of goods between Australia and other countries
• Developing and implementing effective sales strategies to maximize distribution across the globe
• Managing key distributors/wholesalers/key accounts on a global level
• Setting targets for the internal market
• Understand export compliance requirements
• Managing administration such as orders, contracts, and export documents

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Business Degree in International Business or similar
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
• An excellent communicator
• Persuasive and a good negotiator
• Understanding the international trade compliance requirements
• Ability to travel overseas as required and represent the group at trade shows and customer meetings
• The ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet deadlines

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.

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