Distributor Sales Representative Jobs

Distributor Sales Representative jobs are open across wholesale distribution, consumer goods, and industrial supply, with specializations in territory management, channel sales, and key account development, from entry-level to senior and regional roles. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top stateNew York
Top employerBreg
Top cityBatavia, NY
Work type44% On-site
Top industryFood

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Sales Representative ( Distributor Opportunity)
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Sales Representative ( Distributor Opportunity)
Breg, Inc
Kansas
Customer Service
Inside Sales
Sales
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in business
1,001-5,000

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Food Service Distributor Sales Representative -Genesee/Orleans County
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Food Service Distributor Sales Representative -Genesee/Orleans County
Maplevale Farms, Inc.
Batavia, New York
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$55k - $70k/yr

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Sales Representative, Distributor
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Sales Representative, Distributor
ASSA ABLOY Group
Portland, Oregon
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Distributor Technical Sales Representative
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Distributor Technical Sales Representative
Matrix Adhesives
Remote
Customer Success
Sales
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Remote (US)
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
201-500

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Sales & Service Route Representative – Snack Distributor in MA, RI & CT)
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Sales & Service Route Representative – Snack Distributor in MA, RI & CT)
Northeastern Distributors, Inc
Hyde Park, Massachusetts
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$43k - $72k/yr
On-Site

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Distributor Sales Representative Job Market

Who's Hiring

Breg2 open roles
Ben E. Keith2 open roles
Eaton1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in distributor sales representative jobs.

  • Proven outside sales or territory sales experience in a distribution environment
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with wholesale or retail accounts
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms for pipeline tracking and account management
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within an assigned territory
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred
  • Familiarity with distributor pricing structures, margins, and rebate programs

Tips for Your Distributor Sales Representative Job Search

Quantify territory and revenue results

Hiring managers for distributor sales roles want to see numbers: territory size, number of accounts managed, and revenue growth you drove. Replace vague claims on your resume with specific results tied to distributor metrics like new account acquisition or product line penetration.

Highlight distributor-specific product knowledge

Generic sales experience reads as background noise. Call out the product categories you've sold, whether industrial equipment, food service, or consumer packaged goods, so recruiters can immediately match your background to their distribution channel and customer base.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists distributor sales representative openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target companies by distribution model

Distributor sales roles vary significantly between two-tier distribution, direct-to-retailer, and wholesale models. Filter your search by the model you know best and use that language in your cover letter to show you understand the operational differences employers care about.

Prepare for route and account scenario questions

Expect interviewers to present a stalled account or a territory with declining orders and ask how you'd respond. Walk through your process for diagnosing the issue, rebuilding the relationship, and setting realistic targets. Vague answers about 'building rapport' don't hold up well here.

Negotiate on-target earnings, not just base

Distributor sales compensation is heavily commission-weighted, so the base salary figure alone is misleading. Before accepting an offer, ask what percentage of reps hit quota, what the average on-target earnings look like, and how the commission structure changes after overachievement.

Distributor Sales Representative Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most distributor sales representatives?

The companies hiring the most distributor sales representatives right now include Breg, Ben E. Keith, and Eaton, with the largest share of openings in New York, Kansas, and Oregon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume shifts seasonally, so checking current listings gives you the most accurate picture of where demand is concentrated.

How many distributor sales representative jobs are remote?

About 56% of distributor sales representative openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly field-based given its territory and account management nature. Inside sales and national account support functions within distribution tend to have the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements.

How do you become a distributor sales representative?

Start by building outside sales experience, ideally in a product category tied to wholesale, industrial, or consumer goods distribution. Develop familiarity with CRM tools and distributor pricing models. Pursue roles with smaller distributors or as a territory sales trainee to get hands-on account management exposure, then move into larger territories as you build a book of business and demonstrate consistent sales performance.

Can you get hired as a distributor sales representative with little experience?

Yes, many distributors hire entry-level candidates for inside sales or sales support roles and promote from within as territories open. Emphasize any customer-facing experience, comfort with product demonstrations, and your ability to learn a product catalog quickly. Showing you understand basic distributor economics, like margin, sell-through, and account retention, helps you stand out against candidates with no industry context.

What does the distributor sales representative interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on your sales background and comfort with travel, followed by an in-person or video interview where you'll walk through past territory results and account management examples. Final rounds often include a ride-along with a current rep or a formal presentation where you pitch a product or propose a plan for a hypothetical territory, testing your product knowledge and selling style.

Where can I find and apply to distributor sales representative jobs?

You can find and apply to distributor sales representative jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level, product category background, and preferred territory, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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