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Applied Industrial Technologies is currently seeking an Account Specialist to join our team. In this role, you’ll get to flex your muscles by planning, implementing, and executing target industry marketing programs. You’ll help bring it all together as you call on engineers, maintenance, purchasing and others using your consultative selling approach to learn about your customers' applications and needs.
Along the way, you’ll receive some of the industry’s best benefits, unrivaled career development opportunities, and be a part of the best team in the industry. If you think you have what it takes we’d love to hear from you – apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Perform a day to day review and processing of requisitions as assigned.
- Perform data order entry into AIT’s and customer's systems to obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, and maintain the blanket purchase orders for the relevant business.
- Evaluate and resolve changes in part numbers through MSSR function, manufacturers or changes to fit, form, and function. Work with customer personnel to obtain approval of changes prior to material receipt. Notify customer of items that are obsolete or discontinued.
- Continually identify duplicate stock codes or product.
- Maintain lead times for those items on the look ahead.
- Work with service centers to collect information on weekly backlog and past due reports.
- Work with service centers and customers to expedite orders.
- Provide product sourcing assistance and continually pursue products within our scope of supply.
- Address specific problems as they relate to notifications.
- Work directly with warehouse personnel and service centers to resolve receiving issues.
- Resolve, monitor, and track all product warranty issues with the service center.
- Track cost savings achieved by Applied and documented value add to our customers.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will possess the following experience, traits, and skills as they join our team and help move us to the next level.
- Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in business, sales or marketing related fields
- 3 to 5 years’ industry related work experience.
- Proven experience in developing new business, building repeat business, and managing a sales territory
- Relationship-building skills at all levels with customers and prospect organizations
- Hands-on product demonstrations for customers and prospects; mechanical aptitude
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are essential
PREFERRED:
- Experience in a related field of Applied product – bearings, power transmission components, fluid power, general industrial supplies, etc.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Self-starter, self-motivated, and willing to take on tasks of all types to get the job done
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.
INTRODUCTION
Applied Industrial Technologies is currently seeking an Account Specialist to join our team. In this role, you’ll get to flex your muscles by planning, implementing, and executing target industry marketing programs. You’ll help bring it all together as you call on engineers, maintenance, purchasing and others using your consultative selling approach to learn about your customers' applications and needs.
Along the way, you’ll receive some of the industry’s best benefits, unrivaled career development opportunities, and be a part of the best team in the industry. If you think you have what it takes we’d love to hear from you – apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Perform a day to day review and processing of requisitions as assigned.
- Perform data order entry into AIT’s and customer's systems to obtain quotes, issue purchase orders, and maintain the blanket purchase orders for the relevant business.
- Evaluate and resolve changes in part numbers through MSSR function, manufacturers or changes to fit, form, and function. Work with customer personnel to obtain approval of changes prior to material receipt. Notify customer of items that are obsolete or discontinued.
- Continually identify duplicate stock codes or product.
- Maintain lead times for those items on the look ahead.
- Work with service centers to collect information on weekly backlog and past due reports.
- Work with service centers and customers to expedite orders.
- Provide product sourcing assistance and continually pursue products within our scope of supply.
- Address specific problems as they relate to notifications.
- Work directly with warehouse personnel and service centers to resolve receiving issues.
- Resolve, monitor, and track all product warranty issues with the service center.
- Track cost savings achieved by Applied and documented value add to our customers.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The ideal candidate will possess the following experience, traits, and skills as they join our team and help move us to the next level.
- Equivalent to bachelor’s degree in business, sales or marketing related fields
- 3 to 5 years’ industry related work experience.
- Proven experience in developing new business, building repeat business, and managing a sales territory
- Relationship-building skills at all levels with customers and prospect organizations
- Hands-on product demonstrations for customers and prospects; mechanical aptitude
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record are essential
PREFERRED:
- Experience in a related field of Applied product – bearings, power transmission components, fluid power, general industrial supplies, etc.
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
- Self-starter, self-motivated, and willing to take on tasks of all types to get the job done
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Account Specialist
Match your degree to the job description
PERM requires your education to directly support the offered role. A finance or business degree aligns cleanly with Account Specialist duties; a degree in an unrelated field can stall the labor certification even if you're fully qualified by experience.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Focus your job search on companies that have sponsored Account Specialist or account management roles before. DOL's OFLC disclosure data shows which employers have filed PERM applications for similar titles, saving you from pursuing sponsors unlikely to commit.
Search green card jobs using Migrate Mate
Filter by job title and green card sponsorship status on Migrate Mate to surface Account Specialist roles where employers have confirmed EB-2 or EB-3 intent, so you're not cold-applying to companies that haven't sponsored before.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before the offer
If the role is posted as requiring only a bachelor's degree, it will almost certainly be filed under EB-3. Negotiate the job description to reflect any advanced-degree or specialized requirements early, before your employer files the PERM, not after.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Employers must be authorized to hire foreign nationals, and E-Verify enrollment is a practical indicator of that readiness. Ask HR directly whether the company has sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 petitions recently, not just whether they're willing in principle.
Prepare a credentials package before interviews
Compile official degree transcripts, any professional certifications such as CPA or CFA designations, and English-language translations if needed. PERM requires exact documentation of your qualifications, and gaps discovered during the I-140 stage can delay your entire green card timeline.
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Find Account Specialist JobsAccount Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Account Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Account Specialist positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree. If the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can document that the position demands a master's-level specialization, EB-2 may apply. The job description filed with the PERM labor certification determines the category, so the duties and minimum requirements stated by the employer are what USCIS evaluates.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Unlike H-1B, there's no annual lottery for EB-3, and many nationalities outside India and China face minimal backlogs at that preference level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition, making it a longer but more permanent path.
What documents do I need to support a PERM application as an Account Specialist?
You'll need official academic transcripts showing your degree, any professional certifications relevant to the role, and a resume that matches the job duties your employer listed in the PERM filing. If your credentials were issued outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator is typically required to confirm U.S. equivalency before your employer submits to DOL.
How do I find Account Specialist jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Search on Migrate Mate, which surfaces Account Specialist and account management roles where employers have a confirmed green card sponsorship track record. Filtering by EB-2 or EB-3 intent upfront saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after a recruiter screen.
Can my employer start my green card process while I'm on a work visa like H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can file a PERM labor certification regardless of your current visa status, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, or L-1. Starting the PERM process early matters because it establishes your priority date with USCIS, which determines your place in the green card queue. The earlier the filing, the earlier you lock in that date, which is especially valuable if your country faces a backlog at the EB-2 or EB-3 preference level.
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