Account Manager / Outside Sales, Industrial Distribution

$55,000 - $60,000/Yr

Applied Industrial Technologies - Denver, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Denver, CO

501-1,000 employees

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Account Manager / Outside Sales position at Applied Industrial Technologies involves managing an existing territory in the Denver Metro area, focusing on building and maintaining customer relationships while driving sales growth. The role emphasizes a results-oriented approach, requiring the ability to network, prospect for new customers, and develop repeat business relationships across diverse industries.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and by opening new business.
• Conduct sales and service activities, develop strong ongoing relationships, identify product applications, and introduce new products and services.
• Prepare quotations and proposals, follow up, negotiate terms, and close transactions.
• Organize and conduct training sessions for customers.
• Survey market and competitive conditions.
• Complete reports regarding itineraries, expenses, sales calls, leads, and other related matters.
• Monitor customer complaints, follow up on outstanding orders, and make emergency calls and deliveries as required.

Requirements

• 1+ year outside sales experience or 2+ years customer service/inside sales experience with a tangible product or recent graduate with a sales mentality.
• Ability to develop new business and build repeat customer relationships.
• Mechanical aptitude, self-starter with a strong desire to succeed, and sense of humor.
• Written and verbal communication skills including English grammar.
• Computer skills and knowledge, including Excel.
• Power transmission, hydraulics, and/or bearings product experience preferred.
• Industrial sales experience a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record (MVR).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in power transmission, hydraulics, and/or bearings products.
• Industrial sales experience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay including uncapped commission and bonus opportunities.
• 401K with company match.
• Insurance coverage.
• Company vehicle.
• Time off.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and training opportunities.