Special Events Sales Representative
Traeger, Inc. · Salt Lake City, UT · 1 mo ago
Hybrid$100k/yrFull-time
Role Overview
The Special Events Sales Representative is responsible for driving direct-to-consumer sales at Traeger-branded special events and supporting our retail partners in-store and at retailer events nationwide. This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to thrive in a high-energy environment, and a passion for closing sales while embodying the Traeger brand experience.
What You'll Do
- Represent Traeger at special events (roughly 180 Special Event days + travel)
- Engage individual customers at Traeger booths, pitch products, and close sales directly
- Special Events shows include travel days, on-site setup and takedown days, and several selling days (up to 21 days)
How You'll Help Us Win
- Bring the Traegerhood to life at every event by creating memorable, hands-on customer experiences
- Deliver exceptional customer engagement that converts interest into brand loyalty and sales
- Educate customers and dealers on the full Traeger ecosystem — from wood pellets to WiFIRE® connectivity
- Represent the Traeger brand with passion, authenticity, and enthusiasm in every interaction
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Proven success in high-volume, commission-based sales environments
- Traeger Special Events experience is preferred
- Excellent communication, persuasion, and relationship-building skills
- High energy, adaptability, and resilience in fast-paced, customer-facing environments
Work Environment & Schedule
- Frequent travel for events across the U.S.
- Extended workdays, including weekends and holidays during events
- Ability to work long hours during events (up to 12-hour days, multiple days in a row) standing on your feet
- Willingness to travel extensively (overnight travel up to 90% of days worked)
- Physical capability to "build" and "break-down" events, build grills for events and dealer setup, and lift and assist with product loading as needed
- Fast-paced, high-reward sales environment with strong earning potential
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking
- Join a true team working towards a common goal
- Culture of risk-taking, innovation, & quality
- So. Much. Food.
- Have an outdoor lover's paradise in your backyard
- Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs
- 401k to help you plan for the future
- Tuition reimbursement
- Individual professional development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally
- Great discounts on all things Traeger
- Did we mention all the food?
Compensation
Commission: Commissions are earned by selling at Special Events and select Retail Events. Annual Commissions may range from below $100,000 to above $250,000 depending on performance.