Regional Fluid Power Solutions Specialist

Applied Industrial Technologies; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies, the world's largest fluid power distributor, seeks a regional fluid power expert to partner with US Service Center sales teams and customers in the assigned region. You will translate technical needs into practical solutions and lead technical discussions.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read drawings and schematics, and the ability to train staff and customers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years fluid power experience including hydraulic and/or pneumatic.
• HS Diploma or Equivalent; Technical Diploma or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• IFPS Certification preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong written & verbal communication in English.

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

Mechanical aptitude

Technical communication

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

MS Office / collaboration tools

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies, the world's largest fluid power distributor, seeks a regional fluid power expert to partner with US Service Center sales teams and customers in the assigned region. You will translate technical needs into practical solutions and lead technical discussions.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, ability to read drawings and schematics, and the ability to train staff and customers.