Strategic Account Manager

You will be a key member of the Applied Strategic (National) Accounts team focused on driving growth with National Accounts headquartered in the West and Southwest US. The ideal candidate can live anywhere in close proximity to a major airport, but living in the Orlando or DFW market is preferred. The ideal candidate will use organization, communication, and analytical skills to build and expand our business in the sectors by helping to develop existing accounts and helping to gain new business to meet/exceed established goals. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Assist with RFQs (request for quotes) directly from customers and from the service centers. Plan, implement, and manage strategic account agreements and programs using high-level selling and negotiating skills Research, evaluate, generate, and establish strategic account agreements. Collect data from service centers and regional personnel to analyze potential. Work with customers regarding feasibility, opportunities, and benefits Partner with the Strategic Business Council ensuring the strongest possible return on investment on both new and contracted activity Identify margin improvement opportunities within contracted accounts and positively impact both acquisition and rebated margins, as a result Generate, document, and manage value-added ROI for your customers Create and give presentations to current and potential strategic accounts; create and prepare reports as requested by customers or management Act as a liaison between service centers and customers; assist service centers, regional and area management in selling value of agreements to local customer facilities; keep customer advised of developments; handle complaints, work with corporate, service center and customer personnel to correct problems and meet the needs of targeted customers; guide service centers regarding returns and pricing Maintain a relationship with existing strategic accounts, insuring that the terms of the agreement are both supported and adhered to POSITION REQUIREMENTS 5+ years selling industrial components as well as value-added services and solutions, with proven metrics/results Excel proficiency, including macros, charts, and pivot tables Use of proper English grammar, written and verbal Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent Valid driver’s license Preferred: National account experience Presentation skills to executive-level personnel Desirable characteristics Negotiating skills Tenacity, confidence Ability to learn and apply new information quickly Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities Solid organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple competing priorities 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. Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.