Territory Sales Associate - Western Great Lakes

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC; Wisconsin; 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, building the skills to manage a territory, channel, or industrial segment.

Success comes from ownership, field execution, and collaboration with sales and internal teams to drive product adoption and solve customer problems using hands-on skills, while preparing for a future role as a Channel or Industrial Sales Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; technical, sales, or industrial background preferred.
• Experience in sales, customer-facing roles, or technical support in industrial/manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a field-based, developmental role.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Support distributor branches by managing merchandising programs, expediting orders, 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 opportunities.
• Partner with Channel and Industrial Sales Managers to grow underdeveloped accounts and generate new business.
• Generate and qualify leads with disciplined pipeline management and CRM documentation.
• Build professional skills including executive presence, storytelling, negotiation, and conflict resolution.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Collaboration skills

Travel readiness

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, building the skills to manage a territory, channel, or industrial segment.

Success comes from ownership, field execution, and collaboration with sales and internal teams to drive product adoption and solve customer problems using hands-on skills, while preparing for a future role as a Channel or Industrial Sales Manager.