Account Manager

Applied Industrial Technologies; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Insurance

Company Vehicle

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Team Oriented Culture

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company as an outside sales Account Manager in Pasadena, TX, where your skills will shine in a team-oriented and fun environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to build lasting relationships with diverse customers, including refineries and industrial sectors. With uncapped earnings and a supportive culture, you will have the chance to grow your career while enjoying professional development and a variety of benefits. If you're ready to take the next step in your sales career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ year of outside sales experience or 2+ years in customer service.
• Strong communication skills and mechanical aptitude required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining customers.
• Conduct sales activities and prepare quotations for clients.

Skills

Outside Sales Experience

Customer Service

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are hiring a full-time creative, results oriented outside sales Account Manager in Pasadena TX.

Our company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. Applied Industrial Technologies offers integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual contributorship and ideas are encouraged and welcomed.

As a leading industrial distributor (and Fortune 1000 company), we realize we are only as strong as our dedicated team. Selling millions of industrial products to all types of customers takes special skill and that's where you come in.

Why join us?

Applied is listed as one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2021. We have earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy, we are #8 out of 100 in the top Industrial Distributors for 2022, and we are a GSA approved vendor.

Applied has been fortunate to retain associates who have built long lasting careers. 25% of our U.S. team has 20+ years of service!

In addition to competitive pay including uncapped commission plus bonus opportunities and all the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader (401K with company match, insurance, company vehicle, time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, etc.) you will also enjoy:

• A LASTING CAREER – Career paths are available in sales, management, and operations throughout the country

• Professional development and training

• Team oriented company culture where it’s called work for a reason but have fun in the process

• Join a local team with company backing

What you’ll do:

The territory covers a 30 mile radius around Pasadena TX and includes Deer Park, LaPorte, Galena Park, and Bay Town. This is an existing territory looking for a great sales leader to build repeat business relationships and open new accounts. Our customer base is as diverse as our product line and includes refineries, petrochem, MRO repair shops, industrial, govt agencies, schools, hospitals, and more.

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. Help customers find solutions to their needs. If you can talk with everyone in maintenance, engineering, purchasing, we want to talk with you!

This position reports directly to our General Manager.

• Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and by opening new business

• Conduct sales and service activities, develop strong ongoing relationships, identify product applications, and introduce new products and services

• Prepare quotations 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 matters

• Monitor customer complaints, follow up on outstanding orders, and make emergency calls and deliveries as required

Qualifications

• 1+ year outside sales experience with a tangible product
  OR 2+ yrs customer service / inside sales experience with a tangible product

• Ability to develop new business, building repeat customer relationships

• Mechanical aptitude, self starter with a strong desire to succeed, & sense of humor

• Written and verbal communication skills including English grammar

• Computer skills and knowledge, including Excel

• Power transmission, hydraulics, and/or bearings product experience preferred

• Industrial sales experience a plus

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record (MVR)

Join Applied, a global leader in industrial distribution and take your career to the next step! For immediate consideration, apply now.

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.