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Your growth partner.


Sales acceleration for innovative manufacturers and brands.

At Highlands, we help you grow sales in existing and new markets. Our expertise lies in getting your products into the hands of consumers, quickly, cost effectively and ahead of your competitors. We want to be your partner from beginning to end, and to the next beginning.

We are a 'rep group' but our business has grown beyond just that. We aren't like any other agency you know of, because we not only help you build a fully integrated strategic sales and marketing plan, but we will also execute it for you.

With help from Highlands, clients have access to a wide range of services, from sales representation, eCommerce management, strategic planning, digital and traditional marketing to selling into some of the world's largest and best distributors and retailers.

Supporting your brand to maximize sales.

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Whether its design or production, digital or print, Highlands can help. Our in-depth knowledge of eCommerce and catalog owners' requirements makes us experts in content creation too. We ensure your work is 'on brand', 'on time' and 'on budget'.
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Let us develop and manage your strategic blueprint alongside you. Our REPEAT methodology helps navigate the journey, deliver against expectations and ensures there's a process for continual improvement. 
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Highlands has highly skilled and experienced sales people who will maximize the presence of your brand with key resellers and help grow your sales.

Supporting your brand to maximize sales.

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Our team have trusted relationships with all the largest accounts means that Highlands can get your products listed quickly and build plans to accelerate sales.
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Highlands brings you a trusted and personalized eCommerce strategy to complement your traditional routes to market, growing your digital presence and online sales.
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Our great team ensures we deliver on our promises. Full content management, content creation, re-purposing of collateral and driving promotional activity are just part of what our team helps with.
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Tom Costello

Tom Costello Joins Highlands As Territory Sales Manager

July 1, 2019


Highlands announces that Tom Costello has joined the Highlands team as Territory Sales Manager. He will be covering the New England market. Tom’s previous experience includes a very successful tenure with Essendant, where he spent the past 18 years as Director of Key Accounts in the Northeast and was consistently recognized as a top performing salesperson for delivering top line sales growth.


“Tom’s experience and rich history in working with the market movers in the East make him an ideal addition to the Highlands team,” said Chris Merkel, District Manager, East Region. “He will play a key role in providing high quality solutions and support for our customers and vendor partners.”

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DeAnna Pfeifer Joins Highlands As Territory Sales Manager

April 1, 2019


Highlands announces that DeAnna Pfeifer has joined the Highlands team as Territory Sales Manager. She will be covering the Illinois and Wisconsin markets. Previously, Deanna worked with RB Professional as a Business Development Specialist and Priority Accounts Manager.

 

“DeAnna brings valuable, high level sales experience in the Business Products and Jan/San industries,” said Mike Douglas, Vice President of Field Sales, Central and West Regions. “Her previous experience, along with a well-earned reputation as one of the top professionals in the marketplace makes her a great addition to the Highlands team.”

Jeff Ballard

Jeff Ballard Joins Highlands As Director, Strategic Accounts

March 11, 2019


Highlands announces that Jeff Ballard has joined the Highlands team as Director, Strategic Accounts. He will be responsible for managing our relationship with Staples. Most recently, Jeff worked with TOPS Office Products.  Previously, Jeff was a merchant at Staples.


Jeff's extensive experience and relationships at Staples will be an excellent addition to the Highlands team,” said Bob O’Gara, CEO. “He already has a clear perspective of both the account and the supplier’s points of view. This will make him a valuable partner to our clients when working with Staples.”

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Thelma Ferrara Joins Highlands As Territory Sales Manager

February 12, 2019


Highlands is happy to announce Thelma Ferrara as the new Territory Sales Manager in the South Florida market. Thelma comes to us with an extensive background in distribution and manufacturing, with a proven track record of high performance and success. 


“We are thrilled to have Thelma on our team,” said June Schmidt, Vice President Field Sales, Northeast and South Regions. “Her experience and background are perfect for the role. Plus, having worked with a Highlands client in the past will allow for a seamless integration into the team, and very quickly she will play a key role in supporting our clients and partners.”