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Traveling Sales Representative

Great Lakes Wholesale

Full-Time | Field-Based | Extensive Travel Required

Join a Company That Believes in Relationships, Growth, and Getting Things Done

At Great Lakes Wholesale, we believe our people are the key to our success. We're looking for a highly motivated Traveling Sales Representative who is hungry to win, passionate about serving customers, and willing to put in the work to develop and grow a territory.

This isn't a role for someone waiting for opportunities to come to them. We're looking for a true relationship-builder who enjoys being on the road, meeting customers face-to-face, opening new accounts, and growing existing business through consistent follow-up and exceptional service.

If you're self-motivated, competitive, resilient, and excited by the challenge of turning prospects into long-term customers, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Do

• Develop and grow an assigned sales territory through proactive prospecting and customer visits.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within your market.
• Build strong relationships with customers through regular in-person meetings.
• Present products, introduce new items, and provide solutions that help customers succeed.
• Travel extensively throughout your territory, including overnight travel as needed.
• Attend and represent Great Lakes Wholesale at regional and national trade shows.
• Manage and grow existing accounts while continuously adding new customers.
• Follow up on leads and opportunities with persistence and professionalism.
• Collaborate with customer service, purchasing, and operations teams to ensure outstanding customer experiences.
• Meet or exceed territory sales goals and performance expectations.
• Maintain CRM records and provide regular updates on sales activities and territory growth.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

The ideal candidate is:

Hungry to grow sales and earn commissions

Comfortable spending significant time on the road

Willing to "farm" a territory and build long-term customer relationships

Persistent, competitive, and driven to succeed

Comfortable hearing "no" and continuing to pursue opportunities

Organized, self-disciplined, and accountable for results

Passionate about helping customers grow their businesses

Qualifications

• Previous outside sales experience preferred.
• Experience in wholesale distribution, retail, consumer goods, or related industries is a plus. Experience with selling tools is even better!
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel a lot of the time to grow your territory and development relationships with your customers.

Our Culture

At Great Lakes Wholesale, we don't just hire employees-we build teams of people who care about serving customers and helping one another succeed.

We are guided by our Core Values:

• Generosity
• Trustworthy
• Humble
• Gratitude

We are looking for someone who embraces these values every day through their actions, decisions, and commitment to customers and teammates.

You'll thrive here if you:

• Take ownership and accountability.
• Do what you say you're going to do.
• Build trust through honesty and integrity.
• Bring a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Believe that long-term success is earned through consistent effort and relationship-building.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus commission.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401k and profit sharing.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career growth opportunities.
• A supportive team environment that values hard work, accountability, and collaboration.

Ready to Build Something?

If you're looking for a sales career where your effort directly impacts your success and you're excited about growing a territory through customer relationships, travel, and face-to-face selling, we'd love to hear from you.

We're not looking for someone who wants to maintain a territory-we're looking for someone who wants to grow it.

Apply today and help us continue building strong customer partnerships across the country. Send your resume to HR@glwholesale.com.