Account Specialist — Engineer-Focused Solutions & Growth

FCX Performance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking an Account Specialist to plan, implement, and execute target industry marketing programs while calling on engineers, maintenance and purchasing teams with a consultative selling approach. You’ll learn customer applications and needs, contributing to cost savings and value-added solutions.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading distributor of industrial motion, fluid power and related maintenance supplies, offering strong benefits

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of industry-related work experience.
• Proven experience in developing new business and managing a sales territory.
• Strong relationship-building skills at all levels with customers and prospects.
• Hands-on product demonstrations for customers and prospects; mechanical aptitude.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day review and processing of requisitions as assigned.
• Enter data into AIT’s and customer systems to obtain quotes and issue purchase orders.
• Maintain blanket purchase orders and manage changes to fit, form, and function.
• Identify duplicate stock codes and maintain lead times.
• Expedite orders with service centers and customers; resolve receiving issues.
• Provide product sourcing assistance and pursue items within our scope of supply.
• Track warranty issues and monitor cost savings achieved for customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Product demonstrations

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, sales or marketing related fields

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking an Account Specialist to plan, implement, and execute target industry marketing programs while calling on engineers, maintenance and purchasing teams with a consultative selling approach. You’ll learn customer applications and needs, contributing to cost savings and value-added solutions.

Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading distributor of industrial motion, fluid power and related maintenance supplies, offering strong benefits