Associate Sales Representative

THOMPSON MACHINERY; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Machinery seeks an Associate Sales Representative in Manchester, Tennessee. This role includes generating leads, servicing customer inquiries, and maintaining communication across departments. Candidates should demonstrate sales skills and have a high school diploma or higher. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing professional growth through various training opportunities.

Benefits

Various medical plan options

Vision and dental insurance

401k matching

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Company Incentive Bonus Program

Training and Development programs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Experience in sales of premium products.

Responsibilities

• Cold calling outbound lead generation for infrequent buyers.
• Servicing walk-in traffic and inbound leads.
• Assists with communication between customers and other departments.

Skills

Sales skills

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

College graduate or technical preferred

Job description

ABOUT US
Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we’ve been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

Job Profile:
The Associate Sales Representative (ASR) role is designed to align with the company’s Earthmoving sales initiatives. ASR territory assignments will align with that of outside Machine Sales Representatives (MSR). The targeted ASR territory responsibility is based on a total market industry opportunity. In areas with high industry opportunity, the ASR can expect to work with a fewer number MSR’s. In areas with lower industry opportunity, the ASR will work with a greater number of MSR’s. Today, this targeted industry opportunity is 400-600 new machines.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cold calling outbound lead generation for infrequent buyers
• Responsible for servicing walk-in traffic and inbound leads
• Centralized quoting for MSR and retail displays
• Assists with communication between customers and other departments
• Helps coordinate demonstrations and service loaners
• Closing administration
• MSR CRM sales funnel management

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

We all have different backgrounds, yet we all use our unique contributions to provide the highest quality of service.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College graduate or technical preferred. Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Exhibits sales skills necessary to sell premium products.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

At Thompson Machinery, we believe that great benefits are more than just perks— they’re essential for employee well-being and success. We’ve designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Here’s an overview of our benefits, including some that set us apart from our competitors.

The Basics

• Various medical plan options, including a no-cost option
• Vision and dental insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance
• 401k matching
• Profit Sharing
• 8 paid holidays annually
• Initially up to 15 days of Paid Time Off annually with increase after five years of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What Sets Us Apart

• Competitive pay
• Exposure to world-class CAT training and development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Tool Purchase Assistance to buy high-quality tools at deep discounts
• Annual stipend toward the purchase of work boots
• Company Incentive Bonus Program
• Paid Veteran holiday annually to all service members
• Training and Development programs
• Work uniforms and professional cleaning services
• Financial Wellness programs

Thompson Machinery offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with candidate experience and background. Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Listing is current as of Jun 19, 2025 10:44 AM