Outside Sales Representative

Applied Industrial Technologies; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance

Professional development and training

Job summary

A leading industrial distributor is hiring an Outside Sales Representative in Schaumburg, IL. The successful candidate will drive territory growth by acquiring new business and nurturing existing customer relationships. This role offers a competitive base salary along with commissions and benefits, including career development opportunities. Ideal candidates have solid industrial sales experience, mechanical aptitude, and strong relationship-building skills. Apply now to join a company recognized for its outstanding workplace culture.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of outside industrial sales experience.
• Knowledge of flow control products is a bonus.
• Strong ability to establish rapport with customers.

Responsibilities

• Grow territory by bringing in new business.
• Develop repeat business relationships with existing accounts.
• Consult with engineers and maintenance staff to determine their needs.

Skills

Outside industrial sales experience

Knowledge of valves, pumps, instrumentation

Ability to build solid relationships

Proven experience developing new business

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills (Profit 21 is a plus)

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent experience

Job description

Looking for a company with a great culture and a rich history of success?

Our company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. At Applied Industrial, we offer integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual ideas are encouraged and welcomed.

FCX Performance/a company under Applied Industrial Technologies is the premier distributor of highly engineered valves, instruments, pumps and lifecycle services to MRO and OEM customers across diverse industrial and process end markets.

We are hiring an Outside Sales Representative for our Chicago, IL territory.

What you’ll do:

As an Outside Sales Representative with Simone Engineering/a subsidiary of FCX Performance, you will grow your territory (and your earnings!) by bringing in new business and developing repeat business relationships within your existing accounts. This will require that you call on engineers, maintenance and others to determine their needs through a consultative approach.

Why join us?

There is a reason Applied Industrial has been named a Best Workplace 20 times. Applied has earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy, and we are a GSA approved vendor. You will receive rewards and resources to fulfill you both professionally and personally. In addition to a base pay, commissions, allowances and all the benefits you would expect from an industry leader (401K, insurance, time off, employee assistance, etc). You will also enjoy:

• A LASTING CAREER - Career paths are available in sales, operations, or management
• Professional development and training.

Requirements

• Outside industrial sales experience within the industrial marketplace.
• Knowledgeable with valves, pumps, instrumentation; flow control products is a bonus!
• Ability to establish rapport building solid relationships at all levels of customer organizations.
• Proven experience and success in developing new business, building repeat business, and managing a sales territory.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Computer skills and Profit 21 is a plus!

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree/Equivalent experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

Come for the job-stay for the career where individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence are encouraged and rewarded! Apply now for immediate consideration!

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Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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