Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee - Mobile Hydraulic Solution Sales

SunSource and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value-added solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. www.sun-source.com

Looking to use your technical education to provide cutting-edge solutions for customers building Agricultural or Construction machinery?
SunSource is hiring individuals wanting to start a career focused on applying and selling hydraulic and pneumatic solutions that help our customers’ mobile equipment operate more efficiently and intelligently.

During your first year, you will participate in a structured rotational development program within Fluid Power, learning SunSource products and systems used in Heavy Duty Mobile Equipment, including machines for:

  • Construction
  • Agriculture
  • Railway
  • Transportation
  • Forestry
  • You will receive hands-on exposure to our complete systems solutions while learning SunSource’s sales methodology, including:

  • Prospecting and territory planning
  • Account and relationship management
  • Negotiation fundamentals
  • Customer problem-solving strategies
  • In-depth technical product training on components and systems for the Mobile Equipment Industry
  • Exposure to multiple departments, including: Applications Engineering, Design Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, Repair & Operations, Sales and customer service training, Continuous mentorship and support, High visibility to senior leadership, and a clear and defined career growth path.
  • What to Expect?

  • Following the classroom and rotational training, you will spend 2–3 months in the field working alongside experienced Account Managers, learning how to develop new business and solve real customer challenges.
  • Upon successful completion of the GO2 program, you will be promoted to an Account Manager role, where you will manage your own territory and continue growing your career with SunSource.
  • What is Expected of You?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Agribusiness, or related field (preferred) OR Associates degree from a Fluid Power–specific program OR 1–2 years of related experience or internship and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Desire to build a career in industrial sales
  • Demonstrated technical aptitude with mechanical and/or electrical principles, much of what we do requires applying mechanical and/or electrical principles on mobile and industrial equipment
  • Clear and concise communication, presentation, and phone skills
  • Professional business etiquette
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with resilience and drive
  • Willingness and ability to relocate at completion of training program is required: Currently positions are planned for Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Toronto.
  • Sun Source Offers

  • Check us out: www.sun-source.com
  • Competitive compensation
  • Medical, Dental, and 401(k)
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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