What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager position at Applied Industrial Technologies?
We are seeking a creative and results-oriented Outside Sales Account Manager to join our team in Minneapolis, MN.
Our company culture values integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. We encourage individual contributorship and ideas.
Why Choose Us?
Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading industrial distributor and Fortune 1000 company. We offer a range of benefits, including competitive pay, uncapped commission, bonus opportunities, and more.
- A lasting career with opportunities in sales, management, and operations
- Professional development and training
- A team-oriented company culture
Responsibilities:
This role involves building repeat business relationships and opening new accounts within our diverse customer base.
- Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and 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
Requirements:
- 1 year outside sales experience or equivalent
- Ability to develop new business and build repeat customer relationships
- Mechanical aptitude, self-starter with a strong desire to succeed, and sense of humor
- Written and verbal communication skills, including English grammar
- Computer skills and knowledge, including Excel
- Power transmission, hydraulics, and/or bearings product experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record (MVR)
Applied Industrial Technologies is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
