Fluid Power Solutions Specialist & Growth Partner

Applied Industrial Technologies; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Fluid Power MRO Specialist to apply hydraulic/pneumatic expertise together with customer management skills. You will be a local technical expert working with Account Managers to grow our business in the US Service Center network and build strong customer relationships throughout the assigned territory.

The role emphasizes presenting fluid power solutions, developing technical proposals, and conducting training while collaborating with suppliers and

Qualifications

• 3+ years fluid power experience including practical applications (hydraulic and/or pneumatic).
• HS Diploma or Equivalent required; Technical Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree or extensive fluid power application experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn; IFPS Certification preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and system schematics.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical thoughts and solutions to multiple levels.
• Familiar with MS Office including remote collaboration tools (eg. video conferencing).
• Strong written & verbal communication & English grammar skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooperatively create and execute an engagement plan with local US Service Center sales teams identifying and engaging high potential accounts in assigned region to achieve sales and profit goals.
• Act as local, technical fluid power expert in assigned region including facilitating technical supplier interactions with internal sales teams and customers.
• Confer with customers, supplier representatives and internal resources to prepare and present fluid power solutions and technical proposals.
• Conduct fluid power training for both internal associates and customers to increase knowledge of Fluid Power and demonstrate value.
• Develop professional relationships with key supplier resources to specify products and systems that will enhance customer performance.
• Coordinate projects with US Service Center personnel.
• Assist development of the Fluid Power collaborative knowledge base including applications, interchanges, case histories, documented value added activities, market activities and competitor activities.

Skills

Fluid power

Customer management

Technical communication

Reading drawings

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Diploma or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Fluid Power MRO Specialist to apply hydraulic/pneumatic expertise together with customer management skills. You will be a local technical expert working with Account Managers to grow our business in the US Service Center network and build strong customer relationships throughout the assigned territory.

The role emphasizes presenting fluid power solutions, developing technical proposals, and conducting training while collaborating with suppliers and