Customer service professionals---don't pass up this opportunity for a great opportunity with a global industrial distribution company that allows you to do far more than just taking orders and fielding complaints. In partnership with over 4,000 world-class manufacturers, we are an industry-leading value-added distributor of a wide variety of innovative and reliable industrial products. Since 1923, we have been committed to always having the right part in stock and always getting it to the customer when they need it.You will provide our customers with expert assistance to a wide variety of questions and problems. Unlike most CSR roles, you will build ongoing business relationships with our customers through repeated contact and consultation. As this is a service and parts center, our ability to get customers' business often depends on your ability to quickly and efficiently provide them with just the right parts and/or solutions -- especially when customers are experiencing costly equipment breakdowns. You will also occasionally have hands-on duties that will require mechanical aptitude.This is a great starting point from which to grow toward a sales or management career. If you enjoy the challenge of finding just the right part or the right solution to fulfill a customer's needs, and you have the background we're looking for, we want to talk with you!Assist customers by phone and in person at our facilityHelp customers get the parts they needInteract extensively with customers to clarify their needs, research, and recommend partsMeet / exceed monthly sales goals while increasing customer satisfactionProvide quotesTake ordersProvide post order servicePhysically measure specs on a wide variety of partsREQUIREMENTSOur Customer Service Representatives are self-motivated and driven by a desire to exceed expectations. They have strong prioritization and multitasking skill, a sense of urgency, and display excellent verbal and written communication. Interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport, build solid relationships with a wide variety of customers are critical.Specific qualifications for the role include:Minimum 6 months of customer service experienceMechanical and mathematical aptitudeExcellent telephone skillsAbility and desire to learn new systems and processes quicklyStrong computer skills, particularly ExcelHigh school diploma or equivalentValid driver's license and clean driving record (MVR)SAP / ERP experience, preferredKnowledge of industrial distribution products and hydraulics, preferredBenefitsAs a Customer Service Representative with Applied Industrial Technologies, you will be part of a stable and established company with consistently strong performance and growth. We encourage you to contribute fresh new ideas. We are committed to your professional development and with ongoing training. Here is just some of what we have to offer:Base salary and bonus opportunitiesHealth, vision, and dental coverage, 401(k) w/ company matchPaid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, Tuition reimbursementPersonalized training and development programCareer development and advancement opportunitiesBuild a rewarding career with a global leader in industrial distribution!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, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.