Now Hiring - Applied Industrial Technologies - Account Specialist in West Sacramento, CA
Account Specialist in West Sacramento, CA
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West Sacramento, CAFull description of the position
We are hiring a full-time creative, results oriented outside sales Account Specialist in Sacramento, CA.
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 customers takes special skill and that's where you come in.
Why join us?
Applied is listed as one of the World’s Best Employers by Forbes for 2021. We have earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy and we are a GSA approved vendor.
Applied has been fortunate to retain associates who have built long lasting careers. 25% of our U.S. team has 20+ years of service!
In addition to competitive pay including quarterly bonus opportunities and all the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader (401K with company match, insurance, company vehicle, time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, etc.) you will also enjoy:
A LASTING CAREER – Career paths are available in sales, management, and operations throughout the country- Professional development and training
- Team oriented company culture where it’s called work for a reason but have fun in the process
- Join a local team with company backing
What you’ll do:
In this role you will work with customers in the Sacramento aggregate and sand & gravel markets
Use your strong customer service and sales skills along with your aggregate industry knowledge to network and prospect for new customers and grow existing accounts. Help customers find solutions to their needs. Identify new applications that can help save the customer time and money. If you can talk with everyone in maintenance, engineering, purchasing, we want to talk with you!
This position reports directly to our Regional Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Perform a day to day review and processing of requisitions as assigned.
- Perform data order entry into AIT’s and customer's systems to obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, and maintain the blanket purchase orders for the relevant business.
- Evaluate and resolve changes in part numbers through MSSR function, manufacturers or changes to fit, form, and function. Work with customer personnel to obtain approval of changes prior to material receipt. Notify customer of items that are obsolete or discontinued.
- Continually identify duplicate stock codes or product.
- Maintain lead times for those items on the look ahead.
- Work with service centers to collect information on weekly backlog and past due reports.
- Work with service centers and customers to expedite orders.
- Provide product sourcing assistance and continually pursue products within our scope of supply.
- Address specific problems as they relate to notifications.
- Work directly with warehouse personnel and service centers to resolve receiving issues
- Resolve, monitor, and track all product warranty issues with the service center.
- Track cost savings achieved by Applied and documented value add to our customers.
Qualifications
- 5+ yrs industrial sales or 5+ yrs in the aggregate industry.
- Proven experience in developing new business and building repeat business
- Relationship-building skills at all levels with customers and prospect organizations
- Hands-on product demonstrations for customers and prospects; mechanical aptitude
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are essential
- High school diploma or equivalent
Join Applied, a global leader in industrial distribution and take your career to the next step
Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to [please apply online] or call 216-[please apply online] to let us know the nature of your request.
Applied Industrial Technologies
5001 to 10000 Employees
1923
Wholesale
Retail & Wholesale
www.applied.com
$1 to $5 billion (USD)
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