Account Manager / Outside Sales, Industrial Distribution

Applied Industrial Technologies - Casper, WY

Full-time - Entry Level

Casper, WY

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Account Manager / Outside Sales position at Applied Industrial Technologies involves managing a designated territory to build and maintain customer relationships while driving sales of industrial products. This role emphasizes individual performance, creativity, and results-oriented strategies within a supportive and competitive company culture. The position offers opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a leading industrial distribution company.

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.
• 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.
• Power transmission, hydraulics, and/or bearings product knowledge preferred.
• Industrial sales experience is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record (MVR).

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company vehicle
• Insurance
• Time off
• Employee assistance programs