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Outside Sales Representative

Applied Industrial Technologies logoApplied Industrial Technologies$80,000–$100,000/yrSchaumburg, IL, United StatesFull-timeListed 2mo ago

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The posting

LOOKING FOR A COMPANY WITH A GREAT CULTURE AND A RICH HISTORY OF SUCCESS?

Our company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. At Applied Industrial, we offer integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual ideas are encouraged and welcomed.

FCX Performance/a company under Applied Industrial Technologies is the premier distributor of highly engineered valves, instruments, pumps and lifecycle services to MRO and OEM customers across diverse industrial and process end markets.

We are hiring an Outside Sales Representative for our Chicago-Western suburbs, IL territory.

What you’ll do: As an Outside Sales Representative with Simone Engineering/a subsidiary of FCX Performance, you will grow your territory (and your earnings!) by bringing in new business and developing repeat business relationships within your existing accounts. This will require that you call on engineers, maintenance and others to determine their needs through a consultative approach.

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. In addition to base pay, commissions, allowances 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
  • Professional development and training.
  • Great work/life balance.

Requirements

  • Outside industrial sales experience within the industrial marketplace.
  • Knowledgeable with valves, instrumentation; process flow control products is a bonus!
  • Ability to establish rapport building solid relationships at all levels of customer organizations.
  • Proven experience and success in developing new business, building repeat business, and managing a sales territory.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Computer skills and Profit 21 is a plus!

Preferred Education/Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree/Equivalent experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

Come for the job-stay for the career where individual contributors with fresh ideas and passion for excellence are encouraged and rewarded!

#LI-REMOTE #LI-BK1

In accordance with applicable wage transparency law requirements, the typical estimated total compensation for this position is $80,000-$100,000 per year. This includes salary ($60,000-$80,000 depending on experience) and uncapped monthly commission opportunities, based on net billings, and some additional bonus 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.

Taken from Applied Industrial Technologies's own posting, last seen live on 14 Nov 2026.

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About Applied Industrial Technologies

Bearings, power transmission, fluid power, automation and maintenance supplies, with engineering and repair services, sold to manufacturers and plants from its service centers across North America.

Pay schedule: Applied pays its sellers a base with uncapped commission and bonus opportunities.

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