About Us:
Afinitas, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a global leader in equipment, forming systems, and essential accessory products that support transportation, water, and utility precast concrete infrastructure worldwide. We provide industry-leading production equipment; highly engineered formwork; and a broad portfolio of precast concrete, electrical, and construction accessories, along with structural products and systems designed for bridge, highway, and heavy construction applications. Afinitas is part of BW Forsyth Partners, LLC, the investment group of global manufacturing and engineering consulting firm Barry-Wehmiller, a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members, united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.
Job Description:
RJ Watson | An Afinitas Company
RJ Watson delivers a diverse and custom range of products and services to customers around the world, providing high load multirotational bearings, seismic isolation devices and expansion joint systems to the bridge, highway and heavy construction industry.
Join our dynamic team at RJ Watson, a premier manufacturer of bridge components, and contribute to important infrastructure projects nationwide. We are looking for a dedicated Sales Associate passionate about providing exceptional support to our clients and ensuring the integrity of our nation's bridges. This will be an outside sales position for our line of expansion joint seals.
Group: Sales and Marketing
Department: Sales
Reports to: Sales Manager
Supervisor To: None
Qualifications
Work Experience: 2 - 5 years in sales.*
Education & Training: High School graduate, AAS in a technical discipline preferred.*
* Or equivalent as determined by RJW Management.
Skills and Knowledge Areas
Required: ERP/CRM structure and utilization, effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, process adherence.
Preferred: Productivity software utilization.
Summary
This Sales and Marketing Group position executes procedures as they relate to non-fabricated product sales.
Responsibilities
- Travel up to 50% to promote and sell small movement expansion joint products to owners, engineers, and contractors.
- Collect quote feedback and record in CRM.
- Assist Sales & Marketing team with product approvals.
- Assist customers & internal personnel in resolution of sales order, invoicing, and shipping issues.
- Identify new markets and methods for product expansion.
- Service relationship with independent sales representatives, distributors, and fabricators.
- Master installation and maintenance of R.J. Watson expansion joint seal products.
- Rapidly adapt to evolving priorities and environments.
- Develop strong relationships with customers.
- Uphold the company's professional image during client interactions.
- Manage travel logistics, including flights, car rentals, and accommodations.
- Other duties as required.
At Afinitas, we believe in rewarding excellence, and your hard work will be duly recognized and appreciated. The compensation for this role will consist of a competitive base salary with a range between $80,000 - $90,000 commensurate with experience and geographical location. This role has additional earning potential with a strong commission structure (100K-125K+ total comp), in addition to a robust benefits package.
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At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.
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Company:
AfinitasSkills Required
- Experience in sales or customer service
- Strong communication skills
Barry-Wehmiller Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barry-Wehmiller and has not been reviewed or approved by Barry-Wehmiller.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate vesting and a defined company match is provided, supporting structured long‑term savings. Plan specifics are documented in the current benefits handbook.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available for both birth and secondary caregivers, complemented by family‑building supports such as fertility benefits. Company‑paid disability coverage offers additional income protection around family events.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A wellness incentive program can significantly reduce medical premiums when requirements are met. Telehealth and second‑opinion services, along with other resources, broaden everyday support.
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What We Do
We’re Building A Better World. We’re more than just a successful capital equipment and engineering solutions firm. We’re an organization fiercely committed to improving the lives of our team members across the globe. By providing meaningful work in an environment of care and compassion, we send them home fulfilled by their time with us, rather than drained by it. We understand what every human being on the planet desires: to know that who they are and what they do matter. As a business, we have a unique opportunity to let them know that they do. Through our Truly Human Leadership culture and personal growth initiatives, we help them become their best selves. And when we bring out their best, they give their best. To their work, their team members and friends, our customers and suppliers, the people in the communities in which they work and live, and--most important of all--to their families. And before you know it, a better job has helped build a better world!
