Outside Sales Account Manager

SunSource Sales Training ProgramSunSource 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.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.In this role you will begin your career in SunSource's Grow Our Own (GO2) Sales Training Program, based at our Mobile Engineering Center in Savage, MN (suburb of Minneapolis).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:ConstructionAgricultureRailwayTransportationForestryYou will receive hands-on exposure to our complete systems solutions while learning SunSource's sales methodology, including:Prospecting and territory planningAccount and relationship managementNegotiation fundamentalsCustomer problem-solving strategiesIn-depth technical product training on components and systems for the Mobile Equipment IndustryExposure 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 experienceDesire to build a career in industrial salesDemonstrated technical aptitude with mechanical and/or electrical principles, much of what we do requires applying mechanical and/or electrical principles on mobile and industrial equipmentClear and concise communication, presentation, and phone skillsProfessional business etiquetteEntrepreneurial mindset with resilience and driveWillingness 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 OffersCompetitive compensationMedical, Dental, and 401(k)Paid vacation and holidaysTuition reimbursementOngoing training and professional development opportunitiesTraining Program Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000 + incentive, dependent upon experience, degree, business unit, and geographyWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy