Sales Manager- Buying Groups
About this role
Welcome to the Traegerhood:
Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we’ve been revolutionizing outdoor cooking ever since. We’re a team of disruptors, innovators, problem solvers, and food fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City and beyond, 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!
What You’ll Do:
Traeger is seeking a motivated Sales Manager to join our world-class sales team. You will be responsible for supporting our business at Ace Hardware and running the offense at several of Traeger’s key strategic accounts, including Buying Groups such as Orgill, Do-it-Best, and True Value Hardware; and National Outdoor accounts such as Scheel’s, Bass Pro Shops, Academy Sports, and Sportsman’s Warehouse. You will be responsible for the development and execution of sales strategies and account management initiatives that drive profitable growth, achieve KPIs, and help bring more consumers into the Traegerhood.
How You’ll Help Us Win:
- Identify and execute business strategies that contribute to Traeger's strategic objectives and drive incremental revenue, market share growth, and opportunities for expansion
- Maintain regular contact by phone, email, and in-person with assigned accounts to discuss and evaluate program strategies, marketing plans, and promotional initiatives
- Drive end-to-end account management while ensuring Traeger profitability: from sales presentation to order acquisition to order delivery; management and resolution of all credit claims, customer compliance issues, returns, etc
- Produce and deliver accurate and reliable quarterly forecasts
- Monitor customer, market, and competitor activity and provide feedback to company sales leadership and cross-functional partners
- Foster a high-performance culture, innovative thinking, and an enterprise mindset throughout the organization
- Manage key customer relationships and participate in closing strategic opportunities
- Plan and execute high-value on-site customer events such as demos, product trainings, trade shows, and customer appreciation events.
- Partner with our field sales team to maximize store adoption and execution
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- BA/BS preferred
- 8+ years of sales/account management, or equivalent experience working directly with Buying Groups or national accounts
- Strong analytical, planning & negotiation skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Able to drive business insights and turn them into tangible action
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience using Salesforce (or similar CRM) & the ability to analyze data (data & analytics experience)
Why You Will Love To Work 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.
- Full medical/dental/vision package to fit your needs
- 401k to help you plan for the future
- Tuition reimbursement
- Great discounts on all things Traeger
- Did we mention all the food?
Traeger may use AI tools for resume-screening purposes.
Company at a glance
Since its humble start in Oregon in the 1990's, Traeger Wood Pellet Grills have been the outdoor cooking choice of food enthusiasts. For years, the grills were offered in limited quantities and geographic areas. However, as people began to taste the food cooked on a Traeger, word spread about the unique flavors only Traeger natural wood pellets can provide.
Now, to meet customer demand, the same quality Traeger Wood Pellet Grills are being offered to everyone.
Backed by the same original principles and values along with advanced technology, Traeger is committed to providing:
•A quality grill that is easy to use.
•A commitment to superior workmanship.
•Natural and safe wood pellets which provide amazing, rich flavors.
•One grill that has six uses: a family can use daily to grill, bake, smoke, slow cook, braise, and barbecue. Great taste, every time.
•Exceptional value.
If there is one thing you will recognize with a Traeger is taste. No matter what type of food, no matter the quality of cut, a Traeger makes it delicious.
We are proud to be able to provide you with this incredible outdoor cooking product.
From our family to yours, we hope you enjoy!
Top Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
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