JOB REQUIREMENTS: Applied Industrial Technologies is currently seekingan Account Specialist to join our team. In this role, you\'ll get toflex your muscles by planning, implementing, and executing targetindustry marketing programs. You\'ll help bring it all together as youcall on engineers, maintenance, purchasing and others using yourconsultative selling approach to learn about your customers\'applications and needs. Along the way, you\'ll receive some of theindustry\'s best benefits, unrivaled career development opportunities,and be a part of the best team in the industry. If you think you havewhat it takes we\'d love to hear from you - apply today!Responsibilities: Perform a day to day review and processing ofrequisitions as assigned. Perform data order entry into AIT\'s andcustomer\'s systems to obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, andmaintain the blanket purchase orders for the relevant business. Evaluateand resolve changes in part numbers through MSSR function, manufacturersor changes to fit, form, and function. Work with customer personnel toobtain approval of changes prior to material receipt. Notify customer ofitems that are obsolete or discontinued. Continually identify duplicatestock codes or product. Maintain lead times for those items on the lookahead. Work with service centers to collect information on weeklybacklog and past due reports. Work with service centers and customers toexpedite orders. Provide product sourcing assistance and continuallypursue products within our scope of supply. Address specific problems asthey relate to notifications. Work directly with warehouse personnel andservice centers to resolve receiving issues Resolve, monitor, and trackall product warranty issues with the service center. Track cost savingsachieved by Applied and documented value add to our customers. POSITIONREQUIREMENTS The ideal candidate will possess the following experience,traits, and skills as they join our team and help move us to the nextlevel. Equivalent to bachelor\'s degree in business, sales or marketingrelated fields 3 to 5 years\' industry related work experience. Provenexperience in developing new business, building repeat business, andmanaging a sales territory Relationship-building skills at all levelswith customers and prospect organizations Hands-on productdemonstrations for customers and prospects; mechanical aptitude Validdriver\'s license and satisfactory driving record are essentialPreferred: Experience in a related field of Applied product - bearings,power transmission components, fluid power, general industrial... Forfull info follow application link. We are an equal employmentopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability,protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any othercharacteristic protected by law. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Apply Online: ipc.us/t/5626A02F6447436C