Action Sports Sales Development Representative
American Ramp Company
Sales & Business Development
Joplin, MO, USA
American Ramp Company (ARC) is a global leader in action sports park design and construction, dedicated to creating safe, inspiring spaces where communities can gather, play, and thrive. With over 25 years of experience and 4,000 projects completed across 44 countries, ARC collaborates with civic leaders, park planners, and community advocates to build custom skate parks, bike parks, and bicycle playgrounds that bring joy and connection to people of all ages. By making riding accessible and fun, ARC strives to transform lives through consistent outdoor activity, fostering healthier, more connected communities around the world.
About American Ramp Company
At American Ramp Company (ARC), we believe communities need safe, challenging, and inspiring places to gather and recreate. Our passion is rooted in action sports as designers, builders, and participants. From a million-dollar destination skatepark to a small neighborhood pump track, our projects help people get outside, stay active, and connect with one another.
With over 25 years of experience, ARC has delivered projects in all 50 states and more than 40 countries worldwide. Our work spans skateparks, bike parks, pump tracks, trails, and bicycle playgrounds—all designed to bring joy, improve wellness, and strengthen the social fabric of communities. Together with our sister company, Progressive Bike Ramps, we are leaders in building world-class action sports facilities that change lives—and in turn, change the world.
Role Overview
The Action Sports Sales Development Representative (SDR) role is designed as an launching point into American Ramp Company’s East Region sales organization. This position allows a candidate to learn ARC’s products, processes, and the action sports and municipal parks industry while owning the core responsibilities of a sales development role.
Primary Focus
· Learn American Ramp Company’s products, services, and internal workflows
· Build foundational knowledge of the action sports, parks, and municipal project landscape
· Own outbound and inbound outreach for assigned accounts within ARC’s CRM that require active engagement
· Call on existing and prospective accounts to re-engage interest, qualify needs, and surface opportunities
· Maintain accurate CRM records, notes, and activity tracking
· Pass qualified leads and opportunities to the East Region sales team when deemed ready in coordination with the East Region Sales Manager
Collaboration & Handoff
· Work closely with East Region Sales leadership to identify qualified opportunities
· Ensure clean, well-documented handoff of leads with full context and next steps
· Support overall pipeline health through consistent, process-driven outreach and follow-up
Growth Path
The SDR role is intentionally structured as a growth and developmental position. It is designed to provide hands-on learning while building the skills, product knowledge, and experience required for long-term success in sales. As performance and results are demonstrated, the next logical step is expanded sales responsibility within the East Region. The timing of this transition is based on measurable outcomes, consistency, and readiness for increased account ownership. This progression typically includes:
· Ownership of a select group of East Region accounts
· Managing opportunities from early engagement through sale
· Maintaining CRM accuracy, forecasting, and account activity
· Applying ARC’s sales processes and methodologies consistently
· Developing an understanding of grant funding pathways and procurement processes
· Gaining familiarity with ARC’s design and build process to support informed customer conversations
· Managing long-term relationships to deliver an excellent customer experience and foster brand loyalty
Benefits Overview
Full-time employees of American Ramp Company are eligible for participation in the company’s benefits programs. Specific plan details and eligibility will be provided by HR.
· Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Plans
· Life Insurance
· Employee Ownership Program (ESOP)
Wellness & Lifestyle Perks
American Ramp Company supports employee wellness and community through additional programs and perks.
· Annual Fitness & Wellness Incentive
· Employee Discounts at gyms
· Bike Library
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Working at American Ramp Company
American Ramp Company designs and builds action sports environments that serve communities worldwide. Team members operate within a collaborative, process-driven organization that values accountability, strong relationships, and long-term impact. This role provides exposure to multiple areas of the business and a clear opportunity for growth based on performance and results at each stage of the role.
Next Steps
Prior to a formal start date, the following pre-employment steps are required:
· Completion of a background check
- The background check process may take up to two (2) weeks to complete
· Completion and clearance of a pre-employment physical examination
To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at the Company based on each person’s performance, qualifications, and abilities. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.