Account Manager / Outside Sales

Outside Sales Account Manager

We are hiring a full-time creative, results oriented outside sales Account Manager in Topeka, KS.

Our company culture is friendly, fun with healthy competition and rewards. Applied Industrial Technologies offers integrity, inclusion, and career advancement. Individual contributorship and ideas are encouraged and welcomed.

As a leading industrial distributor (and Fortune 1000 company), we realize we are only as strong as our dedicated team. Selling millions of industrial products to all types of customers takes special skill and that's where you come in.

Why join us?

Applied is listed as one of the World's Best Employers by Forbes for 2021. We have earned the Outstanding Employer Support award from the US Navy, we are #7 out of 100 in the top Industrial Distributors for 2025, and we are a GSA approved vendor.

Applied has been fortunate to retain associates who have built long lasting careers. 25% of our U.S. team has 20+ years of service!

In addition to competitive pay including uncapped commission plus bonus opportunities and all the benefits you'd expect from an industry leader (401K with company match, insurance, company vehicle, time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, etc.) you will also enjoy :

• A LASTING CAREER Career paths are available in sales, management, and operations throughout the country
• Professional development and training
• Team oriented company culture where it's called work for a reason but have fun in the process
• Join a local team with company backing

What you'll do :

The territory includes a 60 mile radius around Topeka including Lawrence, Manhattan, Junction City, Marysville, Sabetha.

This is an existing territory looking for a great sales leader to build repeat business relationships and open new accounts. Our customer base is as diverse as our product line and includes food and beverage, rubber industry, extrusion, power plants, government agencies, and more.

All earnings are uncapped your income is limited only by your ability to network and prospect for new customers and to grow your existing accounts. Help customers find solutions to their needs. If you can talk with everyone in maintenance, engineering, purchasing, we want to talk with you!

This position reports directly to our General Manager.

Qualifications :

Join Applied, a global leader in industrial distribution and take your career to the next step! For immediate consideration, apply now.

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.

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.