About this Special Events Sales Representative role at Traeger Grills
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?
