ACCOUNT MANAGER / OUTSIDE SALES

Applied Industrial Technologies is hiring a full-time, creative, results oriented Outside Sales Account Manager in Billings MT. The territory includes Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota. Our company culture is friendly, fun, with healthy competition and rewards. Spencer Fluid Power, a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies, offers integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. As a leading industrial distributor (and Fortune 1000 company), we realize we are only as strong as our dedicated team. Selling millions of industrial products to all types of B2B customers takes special skill and that's where you come in. Our fluid power systems are comprised of a myriad of components, including pumps, cylinders, valves, hose, fittings and much more. What you'll do: - Achieve sales and profit goals by developing existing customers, opening new business, and customer retention. - Conduct sales and service activities, develop strong customer relationships, identify product applications, and introduce new products, services, engineered solutions. - Partner with manufacturer reps and our support team to help spec in products / systems that will enhance customer performance. - Prepare quotes and proposals, follow up and 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 reports. - Monitor customer complaints, follow up on outstanding orders, and make emergency calls and deliveries as required. Qualifications: - 1+ year proven sales experience; OR - Recent engineering grad with a sales mentality. - Fluid power components, systems, and/or applications knowledge is preferred. - Basic computer skills, including Excel. - Ability to open new business, develop relationships. - Mechanical aptitude, self starter with a strong desire to succeed, and a sense of humor. - Written and verbal communication skills including English grammar. - High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred. - Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record (MVR). - Fluid Power certification is a plus. Salary: The typical estimated total compensation for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 per year depending on experience, including potential bonus opportunities. Bonus amounts can be tied to company, location and/or individual performance, but no specific amount is guaranteed. Join Spencer Fluid Power and take your career to the next step! Apply now for immediate consideration. Equal Opportunity Employer.