About the Role
As a leading industrial distributor and Fortune 1000 company, Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a creative, results-oriented outside sales Account Manager to build repeat business relationships and open new accounts in Raleigh, NC. This role offers uncapped commission and bonus opportunities, with a focus on helping customers find solutions and growing existing accounts.
Responsibilities
- Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and by opening new business
- Conduct sales and service activities, develop strong ongoing relationships, identify product applications, and introduce new products and services
- Prepare quotations and proposals, follow up, 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 matters
- Monitor customer complaints, follow up on outstanding orders, and make emergency calls, night calls, and deliveries as required
Requirements
- 1+ year outside sales experience OR 2+ yrs customer service / inside sales experience in industrial distribution OR maintenance / tool crib experience
- Ability to develop new business, building repeat customer relationships
- Mechanical aptitude, self-starter with a strong desire to succeed, & sense of humor
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record (MVR)
- Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship of work visas is not available.
- This position is not eligible for relocation benefits and is expected to be performed on site.
Skills
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Networking
- Prospecting
- Account Management
- Mechanical Aptitude
Location
- Raleigh, NC
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- 1+ year outside sales experience
- 2+ years customer service / inside sales experience in industrial distribution or maintenance / tool crib experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- Uncapped commission
- Bonus opportunities
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Insurance
- Company vehicle
- Time off
- Employee assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career paths in sales, management, and operations
- Professional development and training
About the Company
- Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies.
- Founded in 1923, the company serves MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through multi-channel capabilities.
- Applied Industrial Technologies is listed as one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2021.
- The company has earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy and is a GSA approved vendor.
- 25% of the U.S. team has 20+ years of service.
Equal Opportunity
- Applied Industrial Technologies is 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.
