About this role
Position Summary
Sell new and replacement parts and equipment to customers over the counter, utilizing knowledge of company products. Suggest selections that meet customers' needs and emphasize product benefits. Make customers aware of all our products and our repair and service abilities. Prepare sales documents, receive payment, or obtain credit authorization.
Essential Functions
- Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, by customer requests, or customer’s description of malfunctions.
- Receive and fill telephone orders for parts; fill customer orders from stock.
- Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
- Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts as needed.
- Mark and store parts in stockroom according to prearranged system.
- Discuss features and benefits of various products, based on fluid power knowledge.
- Prepare sales documents or sales contracts.
- Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
- Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment.
- Place new merchandise on display and keep store neat and orderly.
- Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments.
- Repair parts and equipment and make hoses.
- Maintain displays and stock to predetermined levels.
Position Qualifications- Skills and Abilities
Experience should demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas:
- Ability to take care of the customer’s needs while following company procedures.
- High level of integrity.
- Accept responsibility for his/her actions.
- Accept constructive criticism without becoming defensive.
- Exhibit a cheerful demeanor towards others.
- Capacity to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
- Proper listening, oral and written skills, and command of the English language.
- Must possess a high degree of organization.
- The ability of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
Education:
- High School graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Experience:
- One year work experience or equivalent in a fluid power environment
Skills taught after hire as needed:
- Product Training, Forklift Training, P21, Computer System Training, ISO Training,
Certificates & Licenses:
- None
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.