Account Manager / Outside Sales - Fluid Power

9025 Spencer Fluid Power, Inc. • Renton, WA

91d • $90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

We are hiring a full-time creative, results oriented outside sales Account Manager in Kent / Seattle, WA. The territory includes I-5 corridor north from Chehalis WA to Canadian border. From the coast east to include Monroe WA. 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. Individual contributorship and ideas are encouraged and welcomed. 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.

Requirements

• 1+ year proven industrial B2B outside sales experience OR recent engineering grad with a sales mentality
• Fluid power components, systems, &/or applications knowledge preferred
• Basic computer skills, including Excel
• Ability to open new business, develop relationships
• Mechanical aptitude, self starter with a strong desire to succeed, & 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

Responsibilities

• 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, night calls, and deliveries as required

Benefits

• Competitive pay including uncapped commission bonus
• 401K with company match
• Insurance
• Company vehicle
• Time off
• Employee assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and training
• Team oriented company culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees