Applied Industrial Technologies · 5 months ago
Fluid Power Technical Sales & Applications Specialist
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expApplied Industrial Technologies is the world's largest fluid power distributor, providing dedicated support and custom-designed solutions. The Fluid Power Technical Sales & Applications Specialist will leverage their expertise in hydraulic and pneumatic systems to build relationships with customers and drive business growth in their assigned territory.
Wholesale
Responsibilities
Cooperatively create and execute an engagement plan with local US Service Center sales teams identifying and engaging high potential accounts in assigned region including local and strategic accounts to achieve sales and profit goals
Act as local, technical fluid power expert in assigned region including facilitating technical supplier interactions with internal sales teams and customers
Confer with customers, supplier representatives and internal resources to prepare and present fluid power solutions to both internal associates and customers in order to drive new business. This includes reviewing installed solutions, drawings, plans and other customer documents to prepare technical proposals involving products and services offered
Conduct fluid power training for both internal associates and customers to increase knowledge of Fluid Power and demonstrate expertise and value
Develop professional working relationships with key supplier resources to help specify products and systems that will enhance customer performance
Coordinate projects with US Service Center personnel
Assist development of the Fluid Power collaborative knowledge base including applications, interchanges, case histories, Documented Value Added activities, market activities and competitor activities
Qualification
Required
3+ years fluid power experience including practical applications (hydraulic and/or pneumatic)
HS Diploma or Equivalent required; Technical Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree or extensive fluid power application experience preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude with a desire and passion to learn; International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Certification preferred
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and system schematics
Ability to clearly communicate technical thoughts and solutions to multiple levels
Familiar with MS Office including remote collaboration tools (eg. video conferencing)
Strong written & verbal communication & English grammar skills
Ability to effectively work independently and as part of a team
Proven problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, time management skills, sense of urgency and a bias for action
Preferred
Technical Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree or extensive fluid power application experience
International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Certification
Highly developed listening, questioning and effective negotiating skills
Ability and desire to quickly learn and leverage new products, industry trends, processes and systems
Company
Applied Industrial Technologies
Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Wells
VP - CFO & Treasurer
Kelly Massee
Business Partner
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