Special Events Sales Representative

Job description

**Welcome to the Traegerhood:** Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we’re fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If you’re a team player who’s dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us. **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. **Compensation & Benefits:** • 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. **What You’ll Do:** Special Events Sales: • 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 will 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? ###### Traeger may use AI tools for resume-screening purposes.