SOD Product Manager

About the role

At Applied Maintenance Supplies and Solutions, the SOD (Special Orders Department) Product Manager role has an immediate impact on both our customers and on our field sales representative’s performance. You will join a team committed to your success that will ensure that you receive ongoing training and provide you with solid feedback and support to help you reach your goals. This is a wonderful opportunity for an individual with a solid base of knowledge rooted in cutting tools, hydraulics, and fasteners.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Director of Product Management, you will be responsible for supporting sales field personnel and their overall product sales goals by sourcing specialty products that meet customer needs.
• Participate in the sourcing of products that complement the overall product strategy, and meet customer requirements.
• Research and find suppliers that can fulfill requests for quality, specialty products in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Solicit supplier product pricing and generate prompt product quotations for the Applied MSS sales reps.

Requirements

• 6+ months of product and industry-related work experience or equivalent.
• This position is not eligible for relocation benefits and is expected to be performed on site at the Applied MSS facility in Strongsville, OH.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US. We are not able to offer sponsorship of work visas for this position.

Desired Characteristics

• Self-starter and self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Relationship-building skills at all levels with internal customers and vendors.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple tasks concurrently.
• A working knowledge of Excel is preferred.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.

About the company

Founded in 1923, 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.