Outside Sales

POSITION SUMMARY

Drive the sale of fluid power products and services to existing and new customers. Work requires substantial product knowledge in hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical components and systems. Design and recommend power units, troubleshoot customers problems, and recommend solutions. Compensation is based on the gross margin generated in the territory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review sales and current market information to determine the sales potential of customers.
• Recommends products to customers, based upon customer’s needs and business interests.
• Contact current and prospective customers to grow business relationships and the Hydradyne brand.
• Prepares drawings, estimates, and bids to meet specific needs of customers.
• Meet with customers to demonstrate and explain features and benefits of products and services.
• Obtains credit information on prospective customers.
• Answer questions about products, prices, and quality, durability and credit terms.
• Prepare lists of prospective customers, call reports, and other reports as required.
• Closes sale contracts or forms to record sales information.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints.
• Oversees delivery or installation of products to equipment.

Experience should demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas

• Strong ability to work independently.
• Strong work ethic.
• Successful sales presentation and the ability to close.
• Ability to influence others to change position or to adapt to a specific point of view.
• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea.
• Ability to take care of the customer’s needs while following company procedures.
• Proper listening, oral and written skills and command of the English language.
• Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea.

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent/advanced hydraulic degree and/or hands on experience in a hydraulics or related field.

Experience: Three years hydraulic sales experience or equivalent

Skills taught after hire as needed

Product Training, Hydraulics Training, Pneumatics Training, Mechanics Training, Systems Design, Sales Techniques, Computer System Training, Microsoft Training, ISO Training

Certificates & Licenses

Certified Fluid Power Specialist preferred

Other Requirements

Valid Driver’s License, Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record

Job Status: Full-time

Reports To: General Manager

Territory: TBD

Amount of Travel Required: 50% & Up

Positions Supervised: None

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.