Associate Sales Executive - Industrial & Manufacturing

Associate Sales Executive – Industrial & Manufacturing
Base Salary: $60,000–$65,000 + Quarterly Commission
Location: Decatur, AL 35601

About the Opportunity
Our client is a rapidly expanding U.S. manufacturer and distributor supporting industrial, construction, and OEM markets across the country. They deliver high-quality metal products with a focus on reliable order fulfillment, exceptional customer service, and long-term investment in U.S. production expansion. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-growth operation during a major scaling phase and play a key role in building the business.

Position Overview
This position manages inbound and outbound customer relationships, order processing, proposals, quoting, and sales support activities. You will partner cross-functionally with logistics, production, and leadership to ensure accuracy and responsiveness throughout the customer experience. This role is also designed as a development track into Outside Sales.
Successful performance in the first six months will lead to promotion into a Sales Executive role. While base salary remains the same, commission earning potential nearly triples , and travel will expand to approximately 75% nationwide.

Key Responsibilities
• Generate new business through calls, emails, prospecting, networking, and referrals
• Handle incoming inquiries, prepare timely and accurate quotes and proposals
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive continued growth
• Process orders and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery
• Track pipeline activity, customer records, and follow-ups in CRM
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, customer feedback, and report insights
• Support forecasting and weekly/monthly sales activity reporting
• Participate in structured development preparing for transition into an outside sales, account executive role.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
• 1–3+ years in B2B sales, customer service, manufacturing, or distribution environment
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office; CRM experience preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and follow through on commitments

Compensation & Benefits
• $60,000–$65,000 starting base salary
• Quarterly commission structure, significant increase after 6-month promotion
• Comprehensive training and support
• Clear path to Outside Sales career growth
• All interviews will be conducted online; potential final onsite visit after shortlisting

Travel Requirements
• First six months: Minimal travel for onboarding and training
• After promotion: Up to 75% travel nationwide to meet customers and partners