Sales Director

SEEKING A SALES DIRECTOR-CHICAGO/ILLINOIS MARKET Our company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. At Applied Industrial, we offer integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. We are hiring a Sales Director in Chicago, IL. The primary focus of this position is to generate sustainable, profitable growth by providing technical support and leadership to the outside sales team and customers. FCX Performance/Corrosion Fluid Products, an Applied Industrial Technologies company, is the premier distributor of highly engineered products and lifecycle services to OEM customers across diverse industrial and process end markets. As a Sales Director, you will spend your time managing a team of sales reps in a local marketplace. You will be responsible for the overall productivity and effectiveness of the sales organization; implementing and managing the sales forecasting. Why join us? There is a reason Applied Industrial has 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 will receive rewards and resources to fulfill you both professionally and personally. Benefits A LASTING CAREER: Career paths are available. Professional development and training. Great work/life balance. In addition to a base pay, bonus plan, expenses and all the benefits you would expect from an industry leader ( 401K, insurance, time off, employee assistance, etc .) We Seek Strong leadership/management skill set; proven track record of leading and developing Sales teams; Business acumen and strategic approach. Technical/mechanical capacity/aptitude. Experience in flow control industry: working knowledge of instrumentation, valves, and calibration services. Experience in outside sales/selling role within the industrial marketplace. Computer proficiency including MS office-P-21 a bonus. Preferred Education/Experience Bachelor’s Degree preferred, equivalent experience may be substituted for degree requirement. In accordance with applicable wage transparency law requirements, the typical estimated total compensation for this position is $125,000.00-$175,000.00. This includes a base salary between $110,000-$150,000 first year, depending on experience and commission incentive opportunities. Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise. Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr