Sales Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Insurance

Time off

Employee assistance

Career advancement

Work-life balance

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies in Davenport, IA is seeking a Sales Manager to lead the outside sales team and drive sustainable, profitable growth through technical leadership and customer-focused service. The role emphasizes team development, strategic account management, and collaboration with Corrosion Fluid Products to serve OEM customers across industrial markets.

A bachelor's degree is preferred, with strong MS Office skills and industry experience.

Qualifications

• Leadership/management experience leading sales teams.
• Technical/mechanical aptitude relevant to flow control products.
• Experience in outside sales within the industrial marketplace.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the outside sales team to drive sustainable, profitable growth.
• Provide technical support and leadership to customers and the sales force.
• Collaborate with Corrosion Fluid Products to serve OEM customers across markets.

Skills

Leadership/management

Technical aptitude

Flow control industry experience

Outside sales experience

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sales Manager – Davenport, IA

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.

The primary focus of this position is to generate sustainable, profitable growth by providing technical support and leadership to the outside sales team and customers.

Corrosion Fluid Products, an FCX Performance/Applied Industrial Technologies Company, is the premier distributor of highly engineered products and lifecycle services to OEM customers across diverse industrial and process end markets.

Why Join Us?

Applied Industrial has been named a Best Workplace 20 times and earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy. We are a GSA approved vendor, and you will receive rewards and resources to fulfill both professionally and personally.

In addition to a base pay, bonus plan, expenses 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 available.
• Professional development and training.
• Great work/life balance.

Position Requirements

• Strong leadership/management skill set; proven track record of leading and developing sales teams; business acumen and strategic approach.
• Technical/mechanical capacity/aptitude.
• Experience in the flow control industry: working knowledge of instrumentation, valves and calibration services.
• Experience in outside sales/selling role within the industrial marketplace.
• Computer proficiency including MS Office – a bonus.

Preferred Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

Join a leader in the industrial marketplace! We look forward to learning more about you – Apply Today!

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.