Account Manager

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!

Benefits

• Competitive pay including uncapped commission plus bonus opportunities
• All the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader (401K with company match, insurance, company vehicle, time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, etc.)
• 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

• Selling millions of industrial products to all types of customers takes special skill and that's where you come in.
• This is an existing territory looking for a great sales leader to build repeat business relationships and open new accounts.
• All earnings are uncapped – your income is limited only by your ability to network and prospect for new customers and to grow your existing accounts.
• Help customers find solutions to their needs.
• If you can confidently talk with everyone in maintenance, engineering, purchasing, we want to talk with you!
• This position reports directly to our General Manager.
• Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and by opening new business.
• Develop strong ongoing relationships, identify product applications, and introduce new products and services.
• 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 2+ yrs customer service / inside sales experience in industrial distribution OR maintenance / tool crib experience
• Ability to develop new business, building repeat customer relationships
• Mechanical aptitude, self-starter with a strong desire to succeed, & sense of humor
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record (MVR)