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AMMEGA

Distribution Sales Manager

Middletown, CT · On-site

Distribution Sales Manager - MUST LIVE IN EITHER: (ME, NH, VT). Summary This is an excellent career opportunity for a motivated salesperson looking to grow with an established and dynamic company.

AMMEGA

Distribution Sales Manager

Middletown, CT

$50K - $135K/yr

Distribution Sales Manager - MUST LIVE IN EITHER: (ME, NH, VT). Summary This is an excellent career opportunity for a motivated salesperson looking to grow with an established and dynamic company.

Ammega

Distribution Sales Manager

Middletown, CT · On-site

Distribution Sales Manager - MUST LIVE IN EITHER: (ME, NH, VT). Summary This is an excellent career opportunity for a motivated salesperson looking to grow with an established and dynamic company.

The CORE Group

Distribution Sales Team

Des Moines, IA · On-site

CORE Foodservice has an Distribution Sales Teamopportunity in Iowa! What are WE looking for? * Restaurant and/or Sales experience * An aptitude for Sales * Strong interpersonal and communication ...

Ammega

Distribution Sales Manager

Middletown, CT · On-site

Distribution Sales Manager - MUST LIVE IN EITHER: (ME, NH, VT). Summary This is an excellent career opportunity for a motivated salesperson looking to grow with an established and dynamic company.

The CORE Group

Distribution Sales Team

Des Moines, IA · Remote

CORE Foodservice has an Distribution Sales Teamopportunity in Iowa! What are WE looking for? * Restaurant and/or Sales experience * An aptitude for Sales * Strong interpersonal and communication ...

The CORE Group

Distribution Sales Team

Des Moines, IA · On-site

CORE Foodservice has an Distribution Sales Team opportunity in Iowa! What are WE looking for? * Restaurant and/or Sales experience * An aptitude for Sales * Strong interpersonal and communication ...

CORE Foodservice

Distribution Sales Team

Miami, FL · On-site

CORE Foodservice is a North American Foodservice Sales Agency that blends engaged leadership with a deep network of market specialists across North America who connect our customers with the brands ...

The CORE Group

Distribution Sales Team

Miami, FL · On-site

CORE Foodservice is a North American Foodservice Sales Agency that blends engaged leadership with a deep network of market specialists across North America who connect our customers with the brands ...

Solmax

Inside Sales Representative - Distribution

Summary The Inside Sales Representative (ISR) - Distribution supports the distribution sales channel by managing pricing, order support, quote execution, and day-to-day distributor coordination. This ...

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How much do distribution sales jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for distribution sales in the United States is $86,637.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $114,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Distribution Sales, and why are they important?

To excel in Distribution Sales, you need strong sales acumen, product knowledge, and a solid understanding of supply chain processes, often supported by a degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with CRM software, inventory management systems, and sales analytics tools is typically required. Exceptional negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills help professionals develop client trust and close deals. These competencies are vital for driving revenue, maintaining customer satisfaction, and ensuring efficient product delivery in a competitive marketplace.

What are some common challenges faced in a Distribution Sales role, and how can they be effectively managed?

Professionals in Distribution Sales often face challenges such as managing diverse client accounts, balancing inventory levels, and navigating fluctuating market demands. To succeed, it's important to build strong relationships with both suppliers and customers, stay proactive about market trends, and utilize effective communication and negotiation skills. Collaborating closely with logistics, marketing, and procurement teams can also help ensure smooth operations and meet customer expectations efficiently.

What is distribution sales?

Distribution sales refers to the process of selling products or services through intermediaries such as wholesalers, distributors, or retailers rather than selling directly to end customers. Professionals in distribution sales build relationships with these partners to ensure products are stocked, promoted, and delivered efficiently to the marketplace. Their responsibilities often include negotiating contracts, managing inventory levels, and supporting marketing efforts to maximize reach and sales volumes.

What is the difference between Distribution Sales vs Sales Representative?

AspectDistribution SalesSales Representative
Primary FocusManaging relationships with distributors and wholesale clientsSelling products directly to end customers or retail stores
Work EnvironmentWarehouse, distribution centers, B2B settingsRetail stores, client offices, trade shows
Required CredentialsSales experience, industry knowledge, sometimes certificationsSales experience, communication skills, sometimes industry-specific training
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, wholesalers, large distributorsRetailers, consumer goods companies, service providers

Distribution Sales professionals focus on building relationships with distributors and wholesale clients, often working in B2B environments. Sales Representatives typically sell directly to consumers or retail outlets. While both roles require sales skills and industry knowledge, Distribution Sales emphasizes managing distribution channels, whereas Sales Representatives focus on direct sales to end-users.

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Infographic showing various Distribution Sales job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 4% Temporary. Highlights an 87% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,637 per year, or $41.7 per hour.

Distribution Sales Manager

AMMEGA

Middletown, CT • On-site

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Job description

Job Description
Do you want to gain incredible experience with a growing company in an amazing industry? Do you know how often you use conveyor and power transmission belts?

Apply your skills in a company that helps bring packages to your doorstep, food to your table, keep you healthy on a treadmill, facilitate automation and so much more! Our organization is highly focused on customers, employees, entrepreneurship, agility and responsibility. Our values and continuous improvement culture build the foundation of strong and sustainable businesses appreciated by our employees and customers around the world.
Distribution Sales Manager - MUST LIVE IN EITHER: (ME, NH, VT).
Summary
This is an excellent career opportunity for a motivated salesperson looking to grow with an established and dynamic company. Our diverse product offering is well respected in industries such as agriculture, material handling, food processing, packaging, energy production and mining. The ideal candidate will have a background in selling Fluid Power and/or Power Transmission products.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

  • Growing sales by developing partnerships with new and existing distributors
  • Routine product training and end user calls with distributors
  • Routinely log customer activity and opportunities into Salesforce CRM
  • Collaborate with Product Management team to further develop current and new products
  • Collaborate with Operations to align supply chain and inventory with changes to forecasted demand
  • Collaborate with the Customer Experience Team for quotations, RGA's and customer feedback
  • Driving product specification with key OEM targets

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Distribution, Business or Marketing preferred.
  • 3-5 years' experience in Distribution Sales or Business Development
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Power Point, and Word
  • Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
  • Strategic planning and project execution
  • Capable of managing a variety of stakeholder relationships
  • Flexible in approach and prepared to work outside normal working hours
  • Experience with CRM software is preferred
  • 60%-80% travel required
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Able to work in the US

Competencies

  • Ability to develop relationships and new business
  • Detail oriented
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Influence, Negotiation and Impact
  • Planning and organizing
  • Communicates effectively

Key Behaviors

  • Accountable to others
  • Courage to challenge the status quo
  • Innovative problem solver
  • Add value to the Company
  • Expects excellence of self and others
  • Understands, simplifies and acts to improve processes

Physical Demands

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee may lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

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