Saleslink Rep Firm

Our history begins with the incorporation of Rumage & Brown in 1948 by Ben Rumage & Jim Brown.

Rumage & Brown has a proven track record of success, always surpassing the goals of manufacturers looking for reps and customers’ expectations.

The company began as a Chicago based hardware manufacture’s representative organization and has continued to evolve with the industry and expand its footprint nationally. We have established a reputation of employing only top-level industry professionals. These professionals hail from key management roles at well-known companies such as; Ace Hardware, Orgill, Do It Best, True Value Hardware, Menards, Rural King and Blain’s Farm & Fleet.

In 2005, recognizing the ever-evolving needs of the hardware industry, Saleslink was created. The Saleslink infrastructure was developed to provide regional key account management and field sales support from independent sales reps, leveraging the manufacturer and customer corporate initiatives. Saleslink has grown rapidly to an organization of over 60 people, representing some of the finest brands in retail.

In 2013, we incorporated both Rumage & Brown and Saleslink under the Saleslink brand – leveraging the best of both companies to create an all-encompassing sales and service solution.

Saleslink is redefining what sales representation looks like in today’s retail environment.

We bridge the gap between big-picture strategy and real-world execution—helping brands win at retail through strong partnerships, expert field support, and consistent in-store performance.

Backed by a nationwide team and deep industry knowledge, we deliver impact where it matters most. We’re also proud to be a Great Place To Work® Certified™ company, a testament to the people behind our success.