Account Manager

About the Position

At Applied Industrial Technologies, we don't just sell parts – we solve problems. With a reputation for excellence and a workplace culture that's as fun as it is fast‑paced, we are looking for passionate, mechanically inclined professionals to join our Appleton branch. Our team serves a wide variety of industries, making every day a unique challenge with unlimited growth potential.

• Uncapped commission and bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company vehicle
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay plus additional benefits expected from an industry leader

This position reports directly to our General Manager.

• Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and 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, night calls, and deliveries as required.

• 1+ year outside sales experience.
• 1+ year strong power transmission or hydraulic background with a sales mentality.
• 2+ years customer service or inside sales experience with a tangible product.
• Recent graduate with a sales mentality.
• Ability to develop new business and build repeat customer relationships.
• Mechanical aptitude, self‑starter with a strong desire to succeed, and a sense of humor.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including English grammar.
• Computer skills and knowledge, including Excel.
• Experience with power transmission, hydraulics, and/or bearings products preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record (MVR).

Join Applied, a global leader in industrial distribution, and advance your career with a company that values people first.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. 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.