Account Manager / Outside Sales

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.
• We are #8 out of 100 in the top Industrial Distributors for 2025.
• We are a GSA approved vendor.
• 25% of our U.S. team has 20+ years of service!

What You’ll Do

The territory includes a 1.5 hour radius around Waco.

• Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and by opening new business.
• Conduct sales and service activities, 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 and deliveries as required.

Qualifications

• 1+ year outside sales experience. Industrial sales experience a plus
• OR 2+ yrs customer service / inside sales experience with a tangible product
• OR recent grad with sales mentality
• Ability to develop new business, building repeat customer relationships
• Mechanical aptitude, self starter with a strong desire to succeed, & sense of humor
• Written and verbal communication skills including English grammar
• Computer skills and knowledge, including Excel
• Power transmission, hydraulics, and/or bearings product experience/knowledge preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record (MVR)