Fluid Power Solutions Specialist (Territory Growth)

FCX Performance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is hiring a Fluid Power MRO Specialist to partner with our US Service Center sales teams, acting as the local technical fluid power expert to grow high-potential accounts. You will tailor technical solutions, study drawings, and coordinate with supplier resources to deliver impactful uses of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, problem solving, and training for internal staff and customers, contributing to measurable business

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 with a desire and passion to learn; International Fluid Power Society (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
• Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team
• Proven problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, time management skills, sense of urgency and a 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 experience

Technical drawing literacy

Customer relationship building

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree or Technical Diploma preferred

Tools

IFPS Certification

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies is hiring a Fluid Power MRO Specialist to partner with our US Service Center sales teams, acting as the local technical fluid power expert to grow high-potential accounts. You will tailor technical solutions, study drawings, and coordinate with supplier resources to deliver impactful uses of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, problem solving, and training for internal staff and customers, contributing to measurable business