SWTA Specialty Wholesale Talent Association

06/19/2026

Open doors. Build community. Lead forward.

Episode 11 of Beyond the Stockroom is here, and we’re exploring a new side of the industry with Terence Morris, Head of Leasing (Gift) for ANDMORE.

In this episode, Terence talks about career growth, mentorship, relationship-building, and how the wholesale industry creates opportunities for people to find their place and grow.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in wholesale, this episode gives you a closer look at the people, connections, and leadership that help shape the industry.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
Interested in joining the industry? Visit our website to view current openings and apply.

06/12/2026

Sip. Laugh. Learn.

Episode 10 of Beyond the Stockroom is here, and this one is bringing the fun. Dillon and Delaney sit down with Courtney Maddox for the first-ever Cocktails with Court episode — a candid conversation packed with career stories, laughs, games, and real talk about the wholesale industry.

If you’ve ever wondered what this industry is all about, this episode is a great way to get a behind-the-scenes look at the people, relationships, and opportunities that make it so unique.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
Interested in joining the industry? Visit our website to view current openings and apply.

06/05/2026

Meet people. Build relationships. Create opportunities.

That’s what this episode of Beyond the Stockroom is all about. We’re talking with Deby Morales about getting started in the wholesale industry, building connections early in your career, and making the most of every opportunity that comes your way.

If you’ve ever wondered what our industry is really like, this episode gives you a fun, honest, behind-the-scenes look at the people, relationships, and career paths that make it so special.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
Interested in joining the industry? Visit our website to view current openings and apply.

06/04/2026

Love to shop? Turn it into a career you’ll love. 💜

Darrah & Co. is hiring an experienced sales rep for Western North Carolina. This is an opportunity to work with leading gift, home, garden, and children’s brands while building relationships with independent retailers in your territory.

If you’re self-motivated, relationship-driven, and excited by the idea of supporting small businesses, this could be the perfect fit.

Ready to learn more? Visit wholesaletalent.com/career-opportunities to view current opportunities and apply today.

06/03/2026

Love discovering products, building relationships, and supporting independent retailers? This could be your next career move. 💜

Just Got 2 Have It! is hiring sales reps to grow territories, open new accounts, and represent trend-forward products in home, bath, gift, and glam.

Territories available:
📍 Western PA / NE Ohio / Northern WV
📍 Washington / Northern OR
📍 Maine / Central & Eastern New Hampshire

Enjoy a flexible schedule, uncapped commission, support, training, and the chance to work in an industry you’ll love.

Ready to learn more? Visit wholesaletalent.com/career-opportunities to view current opportunities and apply today.

06/01/2026

Do what you love. Make an impact. 💜

Spirit Sales is hiring experienced road sales and customer-service-minded professionals to grow new accounts and service current customers across the Midwest.

Territories available:
📍 Nebraska
📍 Iowa
📍 Indiana
📍 Minnesota

If you love great products, building real relationships, supporting independent stores, and being your own boss, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Ready to learn more? Visit wholesaletalent.com/career-opportunities to view current opportunities and apply today.

05/31/2026

Ever wonder what happens beyond the stockroom?

Our podcast gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the people, stories, relationships, and career paths inside our industry. In this episode, we’re sharing Rebekah's story — from temp to Director — and how one opportunity turned into a career full of growth and impact.

Whether you’re curious about what we do, looking for something new, or interested in a career that’s built on relationships, this episode is a great place to start.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
Interested in joining the team? Visit our website to view current open positions and apply.

05/15/2026

Have you ever wanted to build something of your own—but felt like startup costs were standing in the way?

This episode of Beyond the Stockroom is for you.
In Episode 6, The Movement Behind the Reps, we’re talking about what it means to grow a career as a Brand Concierge / Sales Rep—a role with the entrepreneurial energy of building a franchise, without the heavy upfront investment.

If you’re motivated, relationship-driven, passionate about supporting local retail, and ready to create real value for brands and boutiques, this conversation is a must-listen.
Tune in to hear how Angela Schmook and Kelly Bristol are helping shine a light on the power of reps, community-building, and local connections.

🎧 Listen now to Beyond the Stockroom, Episode 6
Local connections. Real value. Stronger retail.
Ready to explore what’s next? Visit wholesaletalent.com to check out the career opportunities currently open and ready for you to apply.

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05/11/2026

🛍️ Love shopping, discovering cool products, supporting local businesses, and building relationships? What if that could actually be your career?

Sales rep opportunities are now available through SWTA with Road Runners — a leading multi-line rep group in the gift, fashion, jewelry, personal care, and lifestyle industries.

This isn’t your typical sales job. It’s an entrepreneurial career path where you build your own business, work with amazing brands and retailers, travel to markets, and help independent stores discover products their customers will love.

✨ Flexible schedule
✨ Unlimited earning potential
✨ Established account base
✨ Sales support & training
✨ Work with products you genuinely enjoy

Current territories available:
📍 CO
📍 WY
📍 ND
📍 SD
📍 MT
📍 Northern CA
📍 Northern NV
📍 Los Angeles Metro Area

If you’re self-motivated, relationship-driven, creative, and looking for something more exciting than the traditional corporate sales path — this industry might be exactly what you’ve been searching for.

👉 Learn more and apply now at wholesaletalent.com

05/08/2026

🎙️ NEW EPISODE LIVE 🎙️

This week on Beyond the Stockroom, we sit down with Richard Freeman of DM Merchandising for a conversation packed with real talk, leadership insight, and behind-the-scenes industry stories.

From inventing a toy and building his own company to leading a nationwide sales team of 100+ reps, Richard’s journey is proof that there’s no “one path” into this industry.

We also break down the wholesale world using things everyone understands — malls, influencers, and brand ambassadors — making this industry easier (and more fun) to understand than ever before 👏

Whether you’re already in the industry or just curious about how products and brands grow behind the scenes, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Listen now!