Account Manager/Outside Sales

$50,000 - $55,000/Yr

1120-Applied Industrial Technologies - Stockton, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Stockton, CA

About the position

The Account Manager/Outside Sales position at Applied Industrial Technologies involves building and maintaining customer relationships while driving sales in a diverse territory. The role emphasizes individual contribution, creativity, and results-oriented performance within a supportive and competitive company culture. The successful candidate will engage with various industries, providing solutions and products to meet customer needs, while enjoying opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Build repeat business relationships and open new accounts.
• Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers.
• Conduct sales and service activities, developing strong ongoing relationships.
• 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, night calls, and deliveries as required.

Requirements

• 1+ year outside sales experience or 1+ year strong power transmission or hydraulic background with sales mentality or 2+ years customer service/inside sales experience with a tangible product or recent grad with 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record (MVR).

Nice-to-haves

• Power transmission, hydraulics, and/or bearings product experience preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance