Industrial Drive Systems Specialist - Sales & Tech Lead

Applied Industrial Technologies; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Drive Product and System Specialist to plan, implement, and execute drive product and system solutions across Southern Indiana, Southwest Ohio, and Central Kentucky.

The role involves joint sales calls, technical support, supplier relations, and training for internal teams and customers, focusing on drive products such as motors, VFDs, gear reducers, and soft starts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred, or industry related experience.
• High School Education or equivalent required
• 3 to 5 years of experience with industrial drive systems required or related products
• Must be able to read mechanical drawings and schematics

Responsibilities

• Make joint sales calls with field sales staff in support of Electrical and Mechanical Drive Products.
• Provide technical support to internal and external customers
• Work with internal Management to conduct opportunity analysis including competitive overview with geographic marketplace.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers of Drive Products including but not limited to; electrical motors, variable frequency drives, gear reducers, soft starts, etc.
• Evaluate internal capabilities within the geographic responsibility (Southern Indiana, Southwest Ohio and Central Kentucky)
• Conduct training for both internal associates and customers.
• Assist in the development of industry data collection; interchange information, case histories, Documented Value Added, and application data.
• Responsible for helping set sales target goals and execution of the industry marketing strategy.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred, or industry related experience

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Drive Product and System Specialist to plan, implement, and execute drive product and system solutions across Southern Indiana, Southwest Ohio, and Central Kentucky.

The role involves joint sales calls, technical support, supplier relations, and training for internal teams and customers, focusing on drive products such as motors, VFDs, gear reducers, and soft starts.