Account Manager / Outside Sales, Industrial Distribution

Applied Industrial Technologies - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Omaha, NE

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Account Manager / Outside Sales position at Applied Industrial Technologies involves managing an existing territory in Omaha, NE, and surrounding areas. The role focuses on building and maintaining customer relationships, achieving sales and profit goals, and providing solutions to diverse customer needs across various industries. The company promotes a friendly and competitive culture, emphasizing integrity, inclusion, and career advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and 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 a sense of humor.
• Written and verbal communication skills including English grammar.
• Computer skills and knowledge, including Excel.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record (MVR).

Nice-to-haves

• Power transmission, hydraulics, and/or bearings product experience preferred.
• Industrial sales experience a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Insurance
• Company vehicle
• Time off
• Employee assistance