Inside Sales
About The Position
Fluid Power Sales, a subsidiary of Applied Industrial Technologies, is hiring an Inside Sales Representative to establish and expand relationships with current and prospective customers. Serving as a primary knowledge resource, this role supports customer needs and contributes to sales and profitability by assessing equipment requirements, identifying product applications, and offering fluid power products and services. The company’s fluid power systems include components such as manifolds, pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses, and fittings, and serve markets including packaging, mining, offshore and marine, forestry, agriculture, material handling, construction, aerospace, automation, robotics, and entertainment. The role offers a local territory, base compensation and incentives, professional development and training, and career paths in sales, engineering, operations, or management. The typical estimated total compensation is $50,000–$75,000 per year, including salary and incentive opportunities. Fluid Power Sales describes its culture as friendly, inclusive, and supportive of healthy competition, career advancement, and individual ideas.
Requirements
- Industrial sales experience.
- Advanced computer and analytical skills.
- Strong technical aptitude and a desire to learn.
- Ability to work independently.
- Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in an inside sales role.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the practical application of pumps, hoses, fittings, and hydraulics.
Responsibilities
- Confer with customers and factory representatives to assess equipment needs based on application requirements.
- Achieve sales and profit goals by developing existing customers, opening new business, and retaining customers.
- Conduct sales and customer service activities and develop strong customer relationships.
- Identify product applications and introduce new products and services.
- Prepare quotes and proposals, follow up, negotiate terms, and close transactions.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with base pay and incentives
- 401(k)
- Insurance
- Time off
- Employee assistance
- Professional development and training
- Career paths in sales, engineering, operations, or management
- Local territory and expenses
- Great work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
