Fluid Power Specialist

Applied Industrial Technologies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a candidate with at least 3 years of fluid power experience to join their team. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical expert, creating and executing engagement plans to achieve sales goals, training both customers and internal staff, and developing relationships with key suppliers. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for technical diplomas or degrees. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years fluid power experience including practical applications.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and system schematics.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute an engagement plan with local sales teams.
• Act as technical fluid power expert in assigned region.
• Conduct fluid power training for internal associates and customers.

Skills

Fluid power experience (hydraulic and/or pneumatic)

Mechanical aptitude

Technical drawing comprehension

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

Core 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

Position Requirements:

• 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

Desired characteristics:

• Highly developed listening, questioning and effective negotiating skills
• Ability and desire to quickly learn and leverage new products, industry trends, processes and systems

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.