Customer Sales & Service Representative

Position Summary

Coordinate jobs as per specifications provided. Assists in all CSSR functions for the branch.

Essential Functions

• Quote/estimate jobs, assisting sales personnel.
• Process purchase orders into fabrication jobs.
• Order parts from BOM provided by engineering, general manager, branch salesman, customers or previous jobs.
• Interface with engineering department.
• Answer delivery inquiries, follow upon purchasing and receiving of specific product, checking availability of stock, back-order status, vendor schedules and shipping dates.
• Plan, schedule and supervise progress of jobs
• Expedite order inquiries, checking status of orders, following up on back orders, and lost orders. Will investigate defects, damages, and incorrect shipments. Follow-up on status of in-house repairs.
• Gather all information to close jobs monthly.
• Monitor job costing.
• Project coordination with particular detail to on-time completion.

Position Qualifications- Skills and Abilities

Experience should demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas:

• Ability to work independently.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion
• Proper listening, oral and written skills.
• Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Customer service skills.
• Problem solving skills.

Education:

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Advanced hydraulic degree and/or hands on experience in a hydraulics or related field preferred.

Experience:

• Three years hydraulic industry experience in project management or equivalent and with ERP Systems.

Skills taught after hire as needed:

• Product Training, Hydraulics Training, Pneumatics Training, Mechanics Training, Systems Design, Sales Techniques, Computer System Training, Microsoft Training, ISO Training

Other Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License, Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Works indoors in a controlled environment with some time spent in an uncontrolled shop environment or outdoors.

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.