Sales - Rubber Products Specialist

Applied Industrial Technologies; Stockton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Rubber Products Specialist to join their dynamic sales team. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your technical expertise in conveyor belts to deliver exceptional customer service and drive sales. Your responsibilities will include training staff, coordinating product initiatives, and collaborating with Account Managers to meet customer needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on customer satisfaction and sales results while being part of a supportive and growth-oriented environment. If you are passionate about problem-solving and eager to contribute to a thriving team, this role is for you.

Benefits

Base salary and bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Personalized training & development program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in conveyor belt sales or service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Training or presentation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate conveyor belt initiatives with Service Centers.
• Conduct training for internal associates and customers.
• Make joint sales calls with field sales staff.

Skills

Technical lightweight conveyor belt sales

Customer service

Presentation skills

Listening skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a great sales team and a strong company that believes in their people?


• Do you want to use your belt service, fabricator and / or conveyor knowledge and selling skills to help solve customer problems, answer their questions to build sales and customer satisfaction?

As a Rubber Products Specialist at Applied Industrial Technologies, you will use your strong customer service and conveyor belt technical skills to train, implement, and execute rubber products marketing programs. You'll spend time interacting with our team of Account Managers and their customers to determine their rubber products / conveyor needs and then help to meet that need. You will have a direct impact on customer satisfaction, retention, and sales results!



Responsibilities

• Coordinate conveyor belt /rubber product initiatives with various Service Centers and Regional Managers


• Make rubber product / conveyor belt presentations to both internal associates and customers


• Conduct training for both internal associates and customers


• Make joint sales calls with the field sales staff


• Assist in the development of rubber product / conveyor belt data collection; interchange information, case histories, documented value-added benefits, and application data


• Partner in setting - and meeting/exceeding - sales target goals and execution


• Participate in installations and repairs

Requirements

• 3+ years of proven technical lightweight conveyor belt sales and service experience OR belt service, fabrication, installation experience


• Use of proper English grammar, written and verbal


• Ability to read / understand technical drawings


• Work independently and as part of a team


• Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Able to pass background check, drug test & DOT physical. Must be at least 21 yrs old


• HS Diploma or equivalent


• Training or presentation experience, a plus


• Work independently and as part of a team


• Listening, negotiating, and effective questioning skills


• Ability and desire to quickly learn new processes and system


• Ability / desire to travel 1-3 nights/month

Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.



When you join the Applied team, you will enjoy:

• Base salary and bonus opportunities


• Comprehensive benefits package including health care, vision, & dental, 401(k) with company match


• Personalized training & development program


• Career development opportunities