Membership Sales Specialist

With more than 125 years of trusted service, AAA has built a reputation for reliability, advocacy, and value for its members. We are seeking an energetic Membership Sales Specialist (MSS) to serve as a frontline, outside sales representative focused on driving new consumer memberships through direct, face-to-face engagement, with a primary emphasis on trade shows, expos, and large-scale promotional events. This role is focused on event-based, pop-up, retail partner, and community activation work.

This role is ideal for a high-energy sales professional who thrives in fast-paced, public environments and enjoys engaging prospective members on the spot. The position is hybrid with at least one day per week in a AAA Branch.

• This is a hybrid position that requires employees to report to a designated branch location at least once a week.

• Sell memberships and related services at community events, retail partner sites, festivals, fairs, and pop-up locations.
• Engage consumers one-on-one using a confident, friendly, and persuasive sales approach.
• Explain membership benefits, pricing, and value propositions to drive immediate enrollments.
• Serve as a brand ambassador while representing the organization in high-traffic public environments.
• Set up, operate, and break down promotional booths and displays at off-site events.
• Meet or exceed daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals.
• Use consultative and needs-based selling techniques to close individual transactions.
• Generate cross-sell leads for additional products and services.
• Accurately document sales, leads, and customer interactions using company systems.
• Participate in local marketing and awareness efforts through community outreach.
• Build rapport and long-term relationships to support renewals, referrals, and brand loyalty.
• Work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on event needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support promotions, campaigns, and event execution.

• Strong outside and face-to-face consumer sales skills.
• High-energy, outgoing personality comfortable approaching the public.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, goal-driven environments.
• Strong objection-handling and closing abilities.
• Ability to work independently in off-site and public settings.
• Customer-focused mindset with a consultative sales approach.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work outdoors when required.

• Willing to travel within state and out of state.
• 1–3 years of experience in retail, consumer, or event-based sales preferred.
• Experience in membership, subscription, wireless, or brand sales a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (if required for event travel).
• Property and Casualty Insurance License, valid in selling state—Issued by State.
• Comfort using tablets, mobile devices, or point-of-sale systems.

• Sales experience similar to wireless retail (e.g., T-Mobile), warehouse retail (e.g., Costco), or brand ambassador roles.
• Commission-based or quota-driven sales environments.
• Experience working community events, pop-up sales, or promotional activations.

This position is primarily based off-site at community events, partner locations, and public venues. The role requires frequent interaction with customers in high-visibility environments and a flexible schedule based on event availability.

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision.
• 401(K) saving plans with company match and pension.
• Tuition assistance.
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs.
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!).

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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