Kimball Midwest is a national distributor of over 49,000 products for Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO). Established in 1923, we are a major force in the industrial maintenance marketplace. We provide value-added products to customers in virtually every field of commerce and industry through our strategically located distribution centers across the U.S. 

From our earliest beginnings, we've strived to develop a "partnership in performance” with each employee and customer in order to identify and satisfy their needs through the development of superior products and programs. As a result, Kimball Midwest's sales growth has been very dynamic, increasing from less than $1 million in 1983 to more than $240 million today. 

At Kimball Midwest, we recognize that our past and future success is directly related to the quality of our people. Through careful selection, we identify individuals who possess the ability, desire and dedication to grow with us.

Kimball Midwest is searching for New Product Buyer in our Columbus, OH location. We are looking for a driven, hardworking and motivated individual who is willing to learn and grow with Kimball Midwest.

Did you take your mechanical toys apart when you were younger just to figure out how they worked?
Are you interested in finding better ways to do things?
Do you consider yourself as mechanically inclined?
Are you interested in gadgets and working with your hands?

If you answered "Yes" to any of the questions above, you may be a fit for this position!

The New Product Buyer will be responsible for: identifying and researching new products; generating new product sales; providing excellent customer service and product support to the field sales reps; reviewing non-stock purchasing activity to identify products that should be in our line and updating the Company website for the new products.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Has a four year BS/BA degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Physical Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Requires working knowledge of an expeditor’s role in distribution of aftermarket products to industrial, automotive, fleet, construction, commercial, institutional and government markets.
• Has significant computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and knowledge of desktop publishing. Experience using Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus.
• Is willing to learn and understand how our products work and are applied.
• Is highly self-motivated and driven to exceed expectations.
• Can effectively communicate with internal and external customers.

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan, Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off (PTO), a business casual dress code and paid holidays.