Outside Sales Representative

CONNECT WITH A CORPORATION THAT BELIEVES IN DEVELOPING ITS PEOPLE! OUTSIDE SALES-FARMINGTON HILLS, MI-

SW Controls, division of FCX Performance/an Applied Industrial Technologies company, is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and is one of the Midwest's largest process control representative and distributor organizations. You'll spend your time interacting with your customers in determining their flow control, valve and instrumentation needs, while providing solutions/services to meet those needs. You will have a direct impact on customer satisfaction, retention and sales results!

As an Outside Sales Representative,you will grow your territory (and your earnings!) by bringing in new business and developing repeat business relationships within your existing accounts. This will require that you call on engineers, maintenance and others to determine their needs through a consultative approach.
Other Responsibilities Include:

• Achieve sales and profit goals by developing and retaining existing customers and by opening new business.
• Conduct sales and service activities, develop strong customer relationships, identify product applications, and introduce new products and services.
• Organize and conduct training sessions for customers.
• Complete reports regarding itineraries, expenses, sales calls, leads, and other related matters.

Why Join Us?
There is a reason we have been named a Best Workplace 20 times. Applied has earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy and we are a GSA approved vendor.You will receive rewards and resources to fulfill you both professionally and personally. In addition to a base salary, commissions, expenses and all the benefits you would expect from an industry leader (401K, insurance, time off, employee assistance, etc.) you will also enjoy:

• A LASTING CAREER- Career paths are available in sales, operations, or management throughout the country.
• Professional development and training.
• Great work / life balance.

Position Requirements:

• Proven outside sales within the industrial marketplace.
• Control, valves, flow meters-flow control knowledge preferred!
• Self-motivated & aggressive in sales tactics and strategies; desire to close sales!
• Computer proficiency including MS office, SAP/ERP/P-21 a plus!

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree/Equivalent experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

Come for the job, stay for the career. For immediate consideration-Apply Today!

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.