What you’ll do:

As a Technical Inside Sales Representative at Applied Industrial Technologies, you’ll help our customers by assisting them with technical help throughout their orders from start to finish. Some more details about what you will be doing includes the following:

• Respond to customer inquiries regarding product selection, placement of orders for products and services, requests for prices and quotations while providing exceptional customer service.
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with Automation, Inc. customers.
• Provide support for Outside Sales staff.
• Create customer quotes for price, terms of sale, availability, delivery dates, and other related information.
• Investigate and resolve customer problems with deliveries, quality, and lead times with manufacturers.
• Follow-up on customer quotes and negotiate to close the sale
• Place purchase orders with our suppliers.

Why join us?

For all that you bring to your work, you'll receive the rewards and resources you need to feel fulfilled both professionally and personally. So, in addition to competitive pay and all the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader (401K, insurance, time off, etc.) we also provide:

• Base hourly rate + potential year-end bonus.
• A lasting and growing career – as you gain experience and become an expert in this field, there are various routes your career can go, depending on what you would like to do.
• Professional development, training and tuition reimbursement.
• We have a track record for being a great employer. (Best Workplaces 20 times, Outstanding Employer Support award by the US Navy, 50 Best companies to sell for in the US - just to name a few).

Requirements:

• 3 or more year(s) of technical customer service or sales experience.
• Data entry experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office package.

An emerging provider of next generation technology solutions, Applied Industrial Technologies has a growing automation footprint and expanding offering of motion control, machine vision, robotic and IIoT technologies, plus related value-added industrial expertise.

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.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to hiring@applied.com or call 216-426-4389 to let us know the nature of your request.