Industrial Sales Associate: Territory & Channel Growth

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW is seeking a Sales Associate to gain hands‑on experience across distributor branches, industrial accounts, and regional sales, developing the skills to manage a territory and channel. You will own aspects of field execution and collaborate with sales and internal teams to drive product adoption and solve customer problems.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, and a willingness to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in sales or customer-facing roles in industrial/manufacturing settings preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support distributor branches by managing merchandising programs, expediting orders, resolving issues, quoting, and onboarding new reps.
• Deliver and co-lead product and program training for consumables, equipment, and new product introductions.
• Conduct onsite demonstrations and assist sales managers with troubleshooting and identifying opportunities.
• Partner with Channel and Industrial Sales Managers to execute strategic initiatives and grow accounts.
• Generate and qualify leads with disciplined pipeline management and CRM documentation.
• Build professional skills in executive presence, storytelling, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

ITW is seeking a Sales Associate to gain hands‑on experience across distributor branches, industrial accounts, and regional sales, developing the skills to manage a territory and channel. You will own aspects of field execution and collaborate with sales and internal teams to drive product adoption and solve customer problems.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, and a willingness to travel up to 50%.