Trade Sales Manager Jobs

Trade Sales Manager jobs are open across manufacturing, distribution, building materials, and consumer goods, at every level from territory representative to regional and national director, with specializations in key account management, channel sales, and wholesale distribution. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles84
Top stateNew York
Top employerPella
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type50% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Sales Assistant - Westfield World Trade Center
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Sales Assistant - Westfield World Trade Center
Unique Cosmetic
New York, New York
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Sales
On-Site
11-50

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Part Time Sales Lead, Keyholder - World Trade Center
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Part Time Sales Lead, Keyholder - World Trade Center
Charles Tyrwhitt
New York, New York
Customer Service
Retail Banking & Branch Management
Sales
$18.25 - $26.5/hr
On-Site
1,001-5,000

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Trade Sales Consultant
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Trade Sales Consultant
THE WOMBLE COMPANY
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Business Strategy
Growth Marketing
Product Management
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Trade Sales Consultant
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Trade Sales Consultant
THE WOMBLE COMPANY
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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Associate Trade Sales Consultant
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Associate Trade Sales Consultant
Pella
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Trade Sales Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Pella13
  • Pella Mid-Atlantic4
  • HII3
  • Havenly3
  • DTLR3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Food & Beverage

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in trade sales manager jobs.

  • 3-5 years of B2B or trade sales experience in a relevant product category
  • Proven ability to manage and grow a defined geographic territory
  • Experience selling through distribution, dealer, or contractor channels
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms for pipeline tracking and reporting
  • Strong relationship-building skills with wholesale buyers and specifiers
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field preferred

Tips for Your Trade Sales Manager Job Search

Quantify territory and revenue results

Hiring managers for trade sales roles want to see numbers: territory size, revenue growth percentage, and new account wins. Replace vague claims like 'grew sales' with concrete outcomes tied to a specific product line or distribution channel.

Tailor your resume to channel type

A background in wholesale distribution reads differently than one in dealer or contractor channel sales. Adjust your resume to mirror the channel language in each job posting so your experience maps directly to what the employer sells through.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Target postings by end-market, not just title

Trade sales manager roles differ sharply by end-market: building products, industrial equipment, food service, and hardware retail each have distinct buyer relationships. Search by industry vertical alongside the job title to surface openings where your category experience is a direct match.

Prepare a territory business plan example

Many trade sales manager interviews include a scenario round where you're asked to outline how you'd build or inherit a territory. Prepare a one-page business plan framework based on a past territory so you can walk through it concisely when asked.

Negotiate on base-to-variable ratio, not just total comp

Trade sales offers often carry flexible commission structures. When evaluating an offer, clarify the split between base and variable pay, what quota attainment looks like in year one, and whether inherited accounts count toward ramp targets before you accept.

Trade Sales Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most trade sales managers?

The companies hiring the most trade sales managers right now include Pella, Pella Mid-Atlantic, and HII, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturers and distributors in building materials, industrial products, and consumer goods consistently represent the highest volume of postings.

How many trade sales manager jobs are remote?

About 50% of trade sales manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is field-oriented by nature. Fully remote arrangements are most common in national account management and inside-sales-heavy segments, while territory-based roles in distribution and contractor channels typically require regular in-person customer visits.

How do you become a trade sales manager?

Most trade sales managers start as territory sales representatives or account executives in a product-specific category, building familiarity with distribution channels, buyer relationships, and product specifications. Moving into a manager role typically requires demonstrating consistent quota attainment, the ability to onboard and coach junior reps, and experience coordinating with marketing and operations on go-to-market plans.

Can you get hired as a trade sales manager with limited experience?

Some employers will hire candidates with strong outside sales experience in an adjacent category and promote them into trade sales management quickly, especially at companies expanding into new regions or channels. Highlighting any experience with distributor relationships, product training, or account planning gives your application more weight than a generic sales background does.

What does the trade sales manager interview process look like?

The interview process for trade sales manager roles typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on territory history and quota attainment, followed by interviews with the regional or national sales director. Later rounds often include a scenario exercise where you present a territory growth plan or walk through how you'd handle a key account at risk of churning to a competitor.

Where can I find and apply to trade sales manager jobs?

You can find and apply to trade sales manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your industry background and channel experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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