Fluid Connector I Specialist

BUILD A BETTER CAREER WITH MSC

Serving customers and our community starts with the best people doing their best work. That is precisely what we have created at MSC Industrial Supply Co. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO), products and services. We offer more than 2 million products and have over 80 years of experience across dozens of industries. We aim to execute our Built to Make You Better brand promise for all our stakeholders, including our associates.

Requisition ID :20321

Employment Type :Full Time

Job Category :Sales

Job Grade :Sales 13

Work Location :Los Angeles, CA (Minimum of 50% travel, Could be more depending on where candidate resides) 

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY:

The Fluid Connector Specialist I is a dedicated sales associate focused on selling Parker Hannifin Fluid Connector Group products and service. This dedicated specialist will visit and interact with established and prospective customers to grow this segment of business. The primary objectives of this role will be aligned with company sales and profit goals. This position will also take an active role in training other sales associates and customers around Parker Fluid Connector Group products, programs, and services.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sells solutions and leads new product introduction with a focus on Parker Hannifin & Fluid Connector related supplies and services.
• Ensure the achievement of individual and company sales and profit goals by fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of their sales position.
• Responsible for visiting and interacting with established and prospective customers.
• Ability to leverage the company's value offering to the customer to include Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), other newly introduced inventory solutions and web-based solutions.
• Studies company's products/services, sales techniques, and culture, under guidance of the manager.
• Ensures growth of total sales, identifies and develops new prospects, and focuses on company profit goals.
• Responds to customer needs consistent with company standards, culture, and business practices.
• Demonstrates teamwork to ensure achievement of team and company sales goals.
• Maintains sales records and generates relevant market/sales reports for company's management as needed.
• Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgetary constraints. Takes corrective action as needed.
• Lead and coordinate all installations of new Parker Programs into customers within the defined territory.
• Develops a personal business plan and opportunity funnel to establish personal annual goals.
• Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
• Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required.

  *INDICATES ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

  EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

  • A High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
  • An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
  • 1-3 years outside sales experience is required.

    SKILLS:

    • Applicable knowledge of the Fluid Connector Products is required.
    • Excellent oral and written communications skills are also required.
    • Basic computer literacy desired.

      OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

      • A valid driver's license and the ability to travel up to 75% of the time may be required. Required travel will be daily local travel within defined territory and occasional overnight and air travel.

        Compensation starting at $55,384 - $87,032 depending on candidate location and experience. Plus Bonus and Full Benefits Package

        The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate’s relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity.  The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

        This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.

        EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

        At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.