Account Manager

Outside Sales-Savannah, GA

Looking for a company with a great culture and a rich history of success? Outside Sales-Savannah, GA! Our company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. At Applied Industrial Technologies, we offer integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual contribution and ideas are encouraged and welcomed.

At Applied Maintenance Supplies and Solutions (MSS)/a division of Applied Industrial, the Account Manager/Outside Sales role has an immediate impact on our customers, on our company performance, and on personal earnings. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong outside sales representative who thrives in consultative sales and has some knowledge of industrial products.

Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the District Sales Manager, you will be responsible for building a territory and growing earnings by developing repeat business relationships in existing accounts and opening new business. Use our handheld technology to manager customer's inventory and sell new products. You will also be responsible for calling on engineers, maintenance, purchasing and others using your consultative selling approach to learn about your customers' applications and needs.

Tasks include:

• Maintain current customers while prospecting new opportunities.
• Prepare quotations and proposals, follow up and negotiate terms, and close transactions.
• Product demonstration sessions for customers, survey market and competitive conditions.
• Complete reports regarding itineraries, expenses, sales calls, leads and other related reports.

Why join us?

There is a reason we have been named a Best Workplace 20 times. Applied has earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy and we are a GSA approved vendor.

You'll receive rewards and resources to fulfill you both professionally and personally. In addition to competitive pay including bonus opportunities, 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 are available in sales, operations, or management throughout the country.

• Solid existing account base!
• Professional development, training and tuition reimbursement.
• Great work / life balance.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum, 1 year business to business sales experience, route sales and or developing new business and managing a territory.
• Industrial/MRO experience/background is a plus!
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record are essential.
• Basic word, excel, and computer skills, SAP a plus!
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• This position is not eligible for relocation benefits and is expected to be performed on site.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. We are not able to offer sponsorship of work visas for this position.

Preferred:

• Hands-on product demonstrations for customers and prospects; mechanical aptitude.
• Self-starter and self-motivated.
• Relationship-building skills at all levels with customers and prospect organizations.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence are encouraged and rewarded! Apply now for immediate consideration!

Applied Industrial Technologies