Chefs Warehouse

Pastry Sales Manager

Chefs Warehouse • $80K — $95K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field; additional certifications preferred.
  • Proven experience in sales management, preferably in the pastry or food industry.
  • Strong knowledge of the pastry market, including trends and customer preferences.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic thinking and analytical abilities for market opportunities.
  • Leadership skills to effectively manage a sales team.
  • Results-oriented mindset with a focus on meeting sales targets.
  • Proficiency in sales management software and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
  • Manage key customer accounts and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor market trends and conduct competitor analysis.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams for promotional campaigns.
  • Lead and motivate a sales team and conduct performance evaluations.

Benefits

  • Paid Vacations and Paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Life Insurance
  • 5% above cost for high-quality food products
  • Employee discounts for travel and events
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
Position Summary: The Pastry Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales and revenue growth in the pastry product category. This role involves developing and implementing effective sales strategies, managing key customer accounts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful promotion and distribution of pastry products. The Pastry Sales Manager also oversees a sales team and monitors market trends to identify new business opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.

What you'll do:

  • Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and increase market share in the pastry product category.


  • Manage key customer accounts, build strong relationships, and ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication, product knowledge, and timely order fulfillment.
  • Monitor market trends, conduct competitor analysis, and identify opportunities for product expansion, new market penetration, and strategic partnerships.
  • Collaborate with marketing teams to develop promotional campaigns, sales collateral, and product presentations to support sales efforts.
  • Lead and motivate a sales team, set sales targets, provide coaching and guidance, and conduct performance evaluations.


About you:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field; additional certifications or specialized training in sales and marketing are preferred.
  • Proven experience in sales management, preferably in the pastry or food industry, with a track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
  • Strong knowledge of the pastry market, including current trends, customer preferences, and competitor landscape.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinking and analytical abilities to identify sales opportunities, analyze market data, and develop effective sales strategies.


  • Leadership skills to effectively manage a sales team, set goals, and provide guidance and support.
  • Results-oriented mindset with a focus on meeting or exceeding sales targets.
  • Proficiency in using sales management software and CRM systems.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to meet with customers and attend industry events.

*Salary plus bonus

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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

About Chefs Warehouse

The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. is a specialty food distributor that began sourcing products focused on serving the specific needs of chefs who own and/or operate some of the nation's leading menu-driven independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, cruise lines, casinos and specialty food stores. The Company's product portfolio includes artisan charcuterie, specialty cheeses, unique oils and vinegars, truffles, caviar, chocolate and pastry products. The Company also offers a broad line of center-of-the-plate products, including custom cut beef, seafood and hormone-free poultry, as well as broadline food products, such as cooking oils, butter, eggs, milk and flour. The Company operates distribution centers in New York, Washington, D.C., Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California and Illinois.
Learn more about Chefs Warehouse
Size
2,712 employees
Market Cap
$1.2 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
-$82.9 million
Founded
1985
5 Year Trend
+7.9%
Revenue
$1.1 billion
NASDAQ
CHEF
* Ladders Estimates

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