Account Specialist/Outside Sales Rep

FCX Performance; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking an Account Specialist to plan, implement and execute target industry marketing programs by calling on engineers, maintenance, purchasing, and others using a consultative selling approach to understand customer applications and needs. The role emphasizes data handling, requisition processing, and collaboration with service centers to expedite orders.

A bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years’ experience in sales or related fields are preferred, with a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales or marketing related fields.
• 3 to 5 years’ industry related work experience.
• Proven experience in developing new business, building repeat business, and managing a sales territory.
• Relationship-building skills at all levels with customers and prospect organizations.
• Hands-on product demonstrations for customers and prospects; mechanical aptitude.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are essential

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day review and processing of requisitions as assigned.
• Enter data into systems to obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, and maintain blanket PO's.
• Evaluate and resolve part-number changes; obtain customer approval before receipt.
• Identify duplicate stock codes or products; maintain lead times.
• Coordinate with service centers to collect weekly backlog and past-due reports.
• Expedite orders with service centers and customers; provide sourcing assistance.
• Address notifications-related problems and resolve receiving issues.
• Track warranty issues and document cost savings for customers

Skills

Customer relationship

Consultative selling

Prospecting

Mechanical aptitude

Valid drivers license

Education

Bachelors degree in business/sales/marketing

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies is currently seeking an Account Specialist to join our team. In this role, you’ll get to flex your muscles by planning, implementing, and executing target industry marketing programs. You’ll help bring it all together as you call on engineers, maintenance, purchasing and others using your consultative selling approach to learn about your customers' applications and needs.

Along the way, you’ll receive some of the industry’s best benefits, unrivaled career development opportunities, and be a part of the best team in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform a day to day review and processing of requisitions as assigned.
• Perform data order entry into AIT’s and customer's systems to obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, and maintain the blanket purchase orders for the relevant business.
• Evaluate and resolve changes in part numbers through MSSR function, manufacturers or changes to fit, form, and function. Work with customer personnel to obtain approval of changes prior to material receipt. Notify customer of items that are obsolete or discontinued.
• Continually identify duplicate stock codes or product.
• Maintain lead times for those items on the look ahead.
• Work with service centers to collect information on weekly backlog and past due reports.
• Work with service centers and customers to expedite orders.
• Provide product sourcing assistance and continually pursue products within our scope of supply.
• Address specific problems as they relate to notifications.
• Work directly with warehouse personnel and service centers to resolve receiving issues
• Resolve, monitor, and track all product warranty issues with the service center.
• Track cost savings achieved by Applied and documented value add to our customers.

Position Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following experience, traits, and skills as they join our team and help move us to the next level.

• Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in business, sales or marketing related fields
• 3 to 5 years’ industry related work experience.
• Proven experience in developing new business, building repeat business, and managing a sales territory
• Relationship-building skills at all levels with customers and prospect organizations
• Hands-on product demonstrations for customers and prospects; mechanical aptitude
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are essential

Preferred

• Experience in a related field of Applied product – bearings, power transmission components, fluid power, general industrial supplies, etc.

Desired Characteristics

• Self-starter, self-motivated, and willing to take on tasks of all types to get the job done

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.