Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee - Mobile Hydraulic Solution Sales

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Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee - Mobile Hydraulic Solution Sales

Posted 6 months ago

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About the job

SunSource is a leading industrial distribution company specializing in fluid power, fluid process, and industrial components. This role involves sales training, technical product knowledge, and career growth in mobile equipment sectors like construction and agriculture in a supportive environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or related experience
Technical aptitude in mechanical/electrical principles
Communication and presentation skills
Willingness to relocate after training
Entrepreneurial mindset and resilience

Qualifications

Engineering, Agribusiness or related degree preferred
Fluid Power-specific program or experience
Interest in industrial sales
Mechanical/Electrical skills
Professional business etiquette

Full job description

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.

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:

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 for 18 months to Savage, MN
Currently positions are planned for Ohio, Michigan and Indiana.

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
Training Program Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000 + incentive, dependent upon experience, degree, business unit, and geography

We 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 recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy

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