Maximizing Sales Through Partnership & Integrity
We are a high-energy organization dedicated to maximizing sales through service, communication, innovation, and integrity. Our goal is to develop long-term partnerships between retailers, manufacturers, and sales representatives with sales marketing, category management, hard work and persistence that delivers results.
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Our Foundation
Built on Integrity & Expertise
Integrity is our most important asset. Retailers and manufacturers alike must believe in our market knowledge, product knowledge, and recommendations. Who you know can get you in the door. What you know will keep you there.
With over 40 years of sales experience servicing retailers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota, we've built lasting relationships with industry leaders including Target, Best Buy, Kohl's and Menards.
What We Do
Comprehensive Services
Sales & Marketing
Our team of over 20 hardworking, aggressive, personable and intelligent people take pride in having a thorough understanding of your products and retailer needs. We work with a select number of manufacturers to create strategic plans and achieve goals.
Merchandise Forecasting
We collaborate on forecasting and planning your product to ensure correct inventory is available and in stock. Our intricate tools help visualize trends so we can get production planned, booked, and shipped complete and on time.
Product Management
We optimize the potential of selling your product into retail by utilizing our skills throughout the product life cycle. Our Project Managers take your product from start to finish to ensure execution is at its highest potential.
Logistics
Our Sales Coordinators partner with your team to handle front and back end logistics. They work closely with Sales, Marketing and Project Managers to ensure PO's are received on time and shipped complete.
Trusted by Leading Retailers
Maximum Sales is a successful and highly productive selling organization servicing major retailers across the Midwest. Home to Target, Best Buy, Kohl's and Menards, just to name a few.

In collaboration with our strategic vendor partners, we have received numerous "Vendor of the Year" awards from Target, Best Buy, Menards and others—testament to the fact that retailers trust us to build success through sales of your products.
Our Story
Four Decades of Excellence
From our humble beginnings in Minnetonka to becoming an established rep group across the Midwest, our journey reflects our commitment to growth, innovation, and partnership.
1
1985 - The Beginning
Founded in Minnetonka, MN by Tony Chihak and Mike Jurewicz to grow year by year with vendors, retailers and personnel.
2
1992 - Tim Hahn Joins
Welcomed Tim Hahn, formerly with SmithKline Beechem and Norelco, bringing wealth of knowledge and experience.
3
1994 - Then There Were Three
Tony, Mike and Tim became equal owners. Each had their own businesses continuing to grow bigger with additional employees and expanded space.
4
1997 - Maximum Sales!
Tony and Tim buy out Mike to form Maximum Sales, focusing on Midwest expertise with strong emphasis on Target, Menards, Kohl's and specialty stores.
2006 - New Location
Moved offices from Circle Drive, Minnetonka to Minneapolis Medical Arts building on the skyway level, a stone's throw from Target Headquarters.
2010 - Growth Continues
Added a sample room to accommodate our expanding business and growing client base.
2011 - Menards Expansion
Opened new office and warehouse in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, where Menards is headquartered, to capitalize on our growing relationship.
2014 - Onward & Upward
Additional office space became necessary to support sales growth, system enhancements and a growing team as the business continued to evolve.
Today - Team of 20+
Our team of over 20 members working with many vendors forms the Maximum Sales of today.
Future - Strategic Vision
Strategic leadership team overseeing our vision to drive sales, enhance businesses and grow to be the best rep group in Minneapolis, not the biggest.
Leadership
Meet Our Leadership Team
Our team is filled with experts that have the experience and connections to form lasting relationships between retailers and manufacturers.
Tony Chihak
Owner/Sales
Over 30 years' experience as a Manufacturer's Rep with numerous "Vendor of the Year" awards from Target. Committed to conducting business with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism.
Laura Christianson
Chief Financial Officer
Over 25 years of experience with 20 years at Maximum Sales. Responsible for all financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, payroll, 401k, and commissions.
Mike Griffore
Director of Sales
25 years experience calling on Midwest accounts with exceptional sales management experience and numerous recognition awards. Accounts: Menards, Target, United Hardware, Northern Tool & Equipment.
Heather Heinen
Director of Sales
Over 20 years at Maximum Sales with extensive sales and customer service experience. Winner of numerous Rep of the Year awards. Accounts: Target, Bluestem Brands.
Sales Directors
Our Sales Experts
Chris Jackson
Director of Sales
24+ years of experience from Target Corporation in Merchandising and Sourcing across Apparel, Domestics, Decorative Home, Stationery, and Shoes. Hard charging, dedicated sales driver.
Todd Johnson
Director of Sales
20 years at Maximum Sales with retail background in sourcing, design, manufacturing, buying and selling. Accounts: Kohl's, Shopko, Scheels, Mills Fleet Farm, and specialty stores.
Mark Tucker
Director of Sales
25+ years of award winning retail merchandising, operations and account management experience. Experience across electronics, pet, and sporting goods. Accounts: Target and Menards.
Al Phillips
Director of Sales
Over 25 years as Manufacturers Representative calling on wide range of accounts across many trade classifications. Accounts: Blain Supply, Orscheln, Atwood's, Runnings, Bomgaars, Rural King, Big R, Mid-States, Lewis Drug, Evine.
Project Management & Coordination
Our Support Team
Project Managers
  • Niki Bahl - Senior Project Manager with years of experience in forecasting and trend analysis
  • Tina Pierson - Project Manager with sales, marketing, and customer service experience
  • Nic Vanyo - Senior Project Manager with Target Corporate merchandising background
Account Managers
  • Heather Brockel - Senior Account Manager operating Eau Claire Office, works with Menards vendors
  • Marlene Johnson - Sales Coordinator/Project Manager with retail sales and management experience
  • Jen Ruud - Sales Coordinator/Project Manager analyzing sales, instocks, and orders
Coordinators
  • Bernice Anderson - 17 years at Maximum Sales handling item maintenance and databases
  • Chani Anderson - Sales & Office Coordinator with outdoor enthusiasm
  • Sophia Christianson - Sales Coordinator managing purchase orders and special projects
  • Cindy Dunsmore - Senior Sales Coordinator since 1999
  • Forrest Whitworth - Sales Coordinator/Project Manager with 10 years customer service experience

Bart Coplen - Inventory Manager with over 25 years of shipping/receiving and warehouse experience, managing our logistics operations.
Ready to Maximize Your Sales?
Couple our tough-minded midwestern work ethic with our high level of enthusiasm and professionalism, and you'll find no one else better suited to maximize your sales, profits and success.
Let's build a partnership that delivers results through hard work, persistence, and integrity.
Minneapolis Office
Medical Arts Building, Skyway Level - Near Target Headquarters
Eau Claire Office
Wisconsin Location - Near Menards Headquarters
Coverage Area
Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota