Special Events Sales Representative

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?

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