Territory Industrial Sales Executive

Applied Industrial Technologies; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies in Minnesota is seeking an outside seller to expand our presence in the local market. You’ll partner with an inside sales team to build durable relationships, understand customer applications, and identify opportunities across industrial fluid-power segments.

This role emphasizes consultative selling, quotes, and closing, with travel within the territory and a focus on delivering value through technical knowledge and reliable service.

Qualifications

• 6 months+ knowledge of fluid power components, systems, & applications and/or 1+ year industrial sales experience
• Basic computer skills
• Hands-on product demonstrations for customers and prospects; mechanical aptitude
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and profit goals by developing existing customers, opening new business, and customer retention
• Conduct sales and service activities, develop strong customer relationships, identify product applications, and introduce new products and services
• Partner with manufacturer reps and our support team to help spec in products / systems that will enhance customer performance
• Prepare quotes and proposals, follow up and negotiate terms, and close transactions
• Organize and conduct training sessions for customers, survey market and competitive conditions
• Complete reports regarding itineraries, expenses, sales calls, leads and other related reports
• Monitor customer complaints, follow up on outstanding orders, and make emergency calls, night calls, and deliveries as required

Skills

Fluid power knowledge

Territory development

Consultative selling

Customer relationships

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Business

Fluid Power certification

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies in Minnesota is seeking an outside seller to expand our presence in the local market. You’ll partner with an inside sales team to build durable relationships, understand customer applications, and identify opportunities across industrial fluid-power segments.

This role emphasizes consultative selling, quotes, and closing, with travel within the territory and a focus on delivering value through technical knowledge and reliable service.