Outbound Sales Associate

Donaldson•Bloomington, MN

3d•$57,360 - $71,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Aftermarket Sales Associate role is an entry-level opportunity in Donaldson’s sales organization for someone interested in building a sales career and comfortable prospecting and working directly with customers. The position focuses on supporting aftermarket sales for industrial air filtration products and services, managing assigned accounts in partnership with sales representatives, and developing knowledge of filtration technology and equipment. Candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule on-site at the Bloomington, Minnesota office. The role includes local travel with senior employees to customer sites for field experience. The position offers an annual salary range of $57,360–$71,700, with actual compensation varying based on factors such as work experience, training, education, performance, and geographic adjustment. It is eligible for sales incentives based on sales targets under company policy. Relocation assistance and immigration sponsorship are not available. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 1 year of professional experience working with customers.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build rapport and relationships.
Must be able to work a hybrid schedule on-site at the Bloomington, Minnesota office.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
Previous telephonic sales or customer service experience desired.
Desire to sell directly into the industrial air filtration market.
Experience in a corporate or B2B customer service or sales role.

Responsibilities

Research customer accounts to identify key decision-makers and aftermarket opportunities for industrial air filters, service, and replacement parts.
Partner with sales representatives to grow sales and manage assigned accounts within specific territories.
Develop knowledge of industrial air filtration technology, applications, and equipment operation to assist customers and obtain filter orders.
Maintain the customer database and record phone calls and sales activities using Microsoft CRM.
Travel locally with senior employees to visit customer sites, gain field experience, and understand dust collection.