Account Manager

Applied Industrial Technologies; Coventry Hills (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial distribution company is seeking an experienced Account Manager to grow their territory and customer base. The role focuses on relationship-based sales, requiring strong communication skills and technical knowledge. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of sales experience in the industrial sector. This position offers uncapped earnings potential and may require up to 40% overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years proven outside industrial sales experience, preferably in pneumatics, machine vision, or robotics.
• Proven experience in developing new business and managing a sales territory.
• Good communication skills with strong written and verbal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Grow territory and earnings by bringing in new business.
• Conduct sales and service activities to develop strong customer relationships.
• Organize training sessions for customers.

Skills

Strong prioritization skills

Excellent communication skills

Mechanical and electrical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's in engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Account representatives - do not pass up this opportunity for a great new job that combinesclient managementwith aconsultative sales processfor a global industrial distribution company. Partnering with 4,000 world-class manufacturers, we are an industry-leading value-added distributor of a wide variety of innovative and reliable industrial products. Since 1923, we have been committed to always having the right part in stock and always getting it to the customer when they need it.

We are currently seeking an experienced Account Manager to help us maintain that commitment as we continue to grow.

This is a relationship-based sales role. Build your book of business as you develop an established territory and customer base. All earnings are uncapped - your income is limited only by your ability to network and prospect for new customers and to grow your existing accounts. If you have a background in industrial distribution and are the kind of person who can talk with everyone from the CEO to the maintenance man on the shop floor and the purchasing agent, we want to talk with you!

Responsibilities

As an Account Manager, you will grow your territory (and your earnings!) by bringing in new business and developing repeat business relationships within your existing accounts. This will require that you call on engineers, maintenance, purchasing, and others to determine their needs through a consultative approach. Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and by opening new business

• Conduct sales and service activities, develop strong customer relationships, identify product applications, and introduce new products and services
• Prepare quotations and proposals, follow up, negotiate terms, and close transactions
• Organize training sessions for customers
• Survey market and competitive conditions
• Complete reports regarding itineraries, expenses, sales calls, leads, and other related matters
• Up to 40% overnight travel may be required

Requirements

Our Account Managers are self-motivated and driven by a desire to exceed expectations. They have strong prioritization, planning, and time-management skills, and a sense of urgency. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to establish rapport building solid relationships at all levels of customer organizations are keys to success.

• Minimum of 2 years proven outside industrial sales experience with a preference in pneumatics, machine vision and/or robotics
• Proven experience and success in developing new business, building repeat business, and managing a sales territory
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude, strong desire to succeed, and sense of urgency
• Good communication skills (written & verbal), good English grammar
• Computer skills and knowledge, including Excel
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's in engineering preferred

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.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.