Associate Sales Rep St. Louis

Department: Sales

Reports To: National Sales Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervises: No

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to assist sales representatives in achieving their goals. The associate must maintain an understanding of distribution channels and key industry leaders, and be willing to travel as needed for tradeshows, conferences, and servicing events. This role involves up to 75% travel throughout the United States and includes training and in‑servicing of customers while supporting sales reps.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sales Reps in making their goals by setting up appointments in their territory.
• Compile and forward sales leads to Sales Reps.
• Assist in generation of additional sales of AMT products.
• Assist in the creation of sales and marketing tools for AMT products.
• Perform an in‑service when needed by a Sales Rep.
• Travel as needed and attend at least one tradeshow or conference.
• Assist with sales documents.
• Generate miscellaneous sales reports.
• Maintain product and market knowledge.
• Maintain a positive attitude at all times.
• Be professional when speaking with prospective accounts and all employees at AMT.
• Be a team player at all times.
• General office and other duties as assigned.

Preferred Requirements

• 1–2 years of inside sales experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough understanding of needs/analysis selling.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Understanding of contract administration.
• Business acumen with demonstrated leadership abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Mathematical skills: calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, and volume; apply basic algebra, geometry, probability, and statistical inference.
• Reasoning ability: solve practical problems, interpret varied instructions (written, oral, diagram, schedule), define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Knowledge of modern business communication, office procedures, and methods.
• Proficiency with a personal computer and software packages such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Maintains a valid driver’s license.

Additional Requirements

• May be required to pass drug, alcohol, credit, and/or criminal background checks.
• Mental demands: effective communication, complex numerical analysis, team development, compliance with company policies, problem‑solving, and maintaining positive working relationships.
• Physical demands: ability to hear and verbally communicate for extended periods, use computer equipment, work in moderate noise levels, and limited exposure to physical risk.