Fluid Power Solutions Specialist - Technical Sales

Applied Industrial Technologies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Fluid Power MRO Specialist to act as the local technical fluid power expert within the Indianapolis region. You will partner with our US Service Center sales teams to identify high-potential accounts and deliver tailored hydraulic and pneumatic solutions to customers.

Responsibilities include preparing technical proposals, delivering fluid power training, and building relationships with suppliers to enhance customer performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years fluid power experience including hydraulic/pneumatic applications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; IFPS Certification preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and system schematics.
• Clear communication of technical thoughts to multiple levels.
• Proficient with MS Office including remote collaboration tools.
• Strong written & verbal communication & English grammar skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven problem solving skills, time management, and bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Cooperatively create and execute an engagement plan with local US Service Center sales teams identifying and engaging high potential accounts in assigned region including local and strategic accounts 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 to both internal associates and customers in order to drive new business. This includes reviewing installed solutions, drawings, plans and other customer documents to prepare technical proposals involving products and services offered.
• Conduct fluid power training for both internal associates and customers to increase knowledge of Fluid Power and demonstrate expertise and value
• Develop professional working relationships with key supplier resources to help 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 knowledge

Customer management

Technical communication

MS Office / remote tools

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in fluid power or related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Fluid Power MRO Specialist to act as the local technical fluid power expert within the Indianapolis region. You will partner with our US Service Center sales teams to identify high-potential accounts and deliver tailored hydraulic and pneumatic solutions to customers.

Responsibilities include preparing technical proposals, delivering fluid power training, and building relationships with suppliers to enhance customer performance.