Account Manager

Applied Industrial Technologies; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Growth opportunities for everyone

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies in Brookhaven, MS, is hiring an Outside Sales individual to enhance customer relationships and develop new business. You will partner with an inside sales team to meet sales goals, conduct service activities, and prepare quotes.

The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of industrial sales experience and a high school diploma. The position offers competitive earnings potential and opportunities in a growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year industrial sales experience.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Hands-on product demonstrations for customers and prospects.

Responsibilities

• Develop repeat relationships in existing accounts.
• Conduct sales and service activities.
• Prepare quotes and proposals, follow up, and close transactions.

Skills

Industrial sales experience

Consultative selling approach

Relationship-building skills

Negotiation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Business or related field

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

More About Your Role

We are looking for an Outside Sales individual to help take us to the next level. If you've got what it takes, we'd love to talk with you. In our role, you'll partner with an experienced inside sales team that has strong product, vendor, and system knowledge to satisfy our current customers as well as gain new ones. We'll look to you to function as a business development expert, building relationships with customers throughout your territory.

You will be responsible for building a territory and growing earnings by developing repeat relationships in existing accounts and opening new business. Use your consultative selling approach when calling on engineers, purchasing, and others to learn about your customers' applications and analyze their needs.

• Achieve sales and profit goals by developing existing customers, opening new business, and customer retention.
• Conduct sales and service activities, develop strong customer relationships, identify product applications, and introduce new products and services.
• Partner with manufacturer reps and our support team to help spec in products / systems that will enhance customer performance.
• Prepare quotes and proposals, follow up, negotiate terms, and close transactions.
• Organize and conduct training sessions for customers, survey market, and competitive conditions.
• Complete reports regarding itineraries, expenses, sales calls, leads, and other related reports.
• Monitor customer complaints, follow up on outstanding orders, and make emergency calls, night calls, and deliveries as required.

Position Requirements

• 1+ year industrial sales experience
• Basic computer skills
• Hands‑on product demonstrations for customers and prospects; mechanical aptitude
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Business or related field
• 6 months+ knowledge of fluid power components, systems, & applications and/or 3+ years of sales experience in similar industries
• Fluid Power certification

Desired characteristics

• Self‑starter and self‑motivated
• Relationship‑building skills at all levels with customers and prospect organizations
• Planning and organization skills
• Effective listening, negotiating, communication (verbal and written) skills.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.