Sales Engineer

The Outside Sales Engineer is responsible for driving revenue growth by combining technical expertise with consultative selling. This role involves developing relationships with new and existing customers understanding their technical requirements and recommending engineered solutions while managing the full sales cycle in a defined territory.

Sales & Business Development

• Develop and execute territory sales plans to meet or exceed revenue targets

• Identify qualify and pursue new business opportunities

• Maintain and grow relationships with existing customers

• Conduct regular on-site customer visits and product presentations

• Prepare and deliver sales proposals quotes and contracts

Technical & Product Support

• Understand customer applications and technical requirements

• Recommend appropriate products systems or engineered solutions

• Collaborate with engineering applications and operations teams to design solutions

• Provide technical presentations demonstrations and training

• Act as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams

Account & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts

• Forecast sales activity and maintain CRM records

• Manage pricing negotiations and closing activities

• Monitor customer satisfaction and resolve issues proactively

Market & Competitive Awareness

• Track market trends customer needs and competitor activity

• Provide feedback to product management and leadership

• Represent the company at trade shows industry events and customer meetings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical Electrical Industrial or related field)

• 2 years of experience in technical sales field sales or applications engineering

• Strong understanding of engineered or technical products

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly

• Proven ability to work independently in a territory-based role

• Valid drivers license and willingness to travel extensively

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.