Account Specialist

Account Specialist

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. We are looking for an Account Specialist to help plan, implement, and execute target‑industry marketing programs.

In this role you’ll work with engineers, maintenance, purchasing, and other professionals, using a consultative selling approach to learn about customers’ applications and needs.

• Perform a day‑to‑day review and processing of requisitions as assigned.
• Develop new business and maintain relationships with current customers.
• Work with engineers, maintenance, and purchasing professionals to resolve issues.
• Enter data into AIT’s and customer systems to obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, and maintain blanket purchase orders for the relevant business.
• Evaluate and resolve changes in part numbers through the MSSR function, manufacturers, or changes to fit, form, and function; obtain approval of changes prior to material receipt and notify customers of obsolete or discontinued items.
• Identify duplicate stock codes or products continually.
• Maintain lead times for those items on the look‑ahead.
• Collect information on weekly backlog and past‑due reports from service centers.
• Work with service centers and customers to expedite orders.
• Provide product sourcing assistance and pursue products within the scope of supply.
• Address specific problems related to notifications.
• Resolve receiving issues by working directly with warehouse personnel and service centers.
• Resolve, monitor, and track all product warranty issues with the service center.
• Track cost savings achieved by Applied and document value added to customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, or marketing related fields (equivalent experience acceptable).
• 3 to 5 years of industry‑related work experience.
• Proven experience in developing new business, building repeat business, and managing a sales territory.
• Relationship‑building skills at all levels with customers and prospect organizations.
• Hands‑on product demonstrations for customers and prospects; mechanical aptitude.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

• Experience in a related field of Applied product – bearings, power transmission components, fluid power, general industrial supplies, etc.

• Self‑starter, self‑motivated, and willing to take on tasks of all types to get the job done.

Appleton, WI – Green Bay, Wisconsin Metropolitan Area

$19.50‑$25.00 per hour

Mid‑Senior Level

Full‑time

Other – Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.