Outside Sales Account Manager - Automation & Motion Control Components and Solutions

@ SunSource

Outside Sales Account Manager - Automation & Motion Control Components and Solutions

Posted 14 months ago

This job is still taking applications, but it's been up a while.

About the job

SunSource is a leading industrial distributor in North America, providing fluid power, motion control products, and engineering services to OEMs and industrial clients nationwide.

Requirements

3+ years industrial sales
Experience with automation products
CRM software knowledge
Strong planning and sales skills
Valid driver's license

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Sales or Engineering
Technical or sales background
Ability to establish relationships
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Entrepreneurial spirit

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

SunSource Mobile Technology Services is a leading distribution company within fluid power and motion control products and engineering services. We are a complete technical resource, providing services such as initial design support, subassembly and kitted products, inventory programs, and hydraulic repair. We serve many Industrial and OEM equipment manufacturers and the various plants, mills, mines, and factories that power the global economy.

Essential Functions

Work with your leadership to create a sales plan to develop a prospect list to capture new business
Full cycle prospecting activities including qualification of leads, cold calls, and sales presentations
Collaborate with knowledgeable customer service and technical support teams who will assist you in meeting and exceeding your sales goals
Utilization of tools, resources and CRM to plan and manage time and territory

Experience, Education, and Skills

Bachelors degree in Sales, Marketing, or Engineering or a 2-year technical degree, preferably in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or any suitable combination of education, training, and work experience.
3+ years industrial or technical sales experience with at least 2 years in automation system and component sales
Application and troubleshooting experience with automation/pneumatic products and systems: knowledge in Fluid Power a plus, but not required
Ability to manage territory and projected sales achievement through strong planning and time management skills
Ability to establish and maintain business relationships
Experience using a CRM, logging projects, and tracking progress of active opportunities is preferred
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and Word; ability to learn other software systems such as a CRM, expense reporting, and similar
Competitive, entrepreneurial spirit and driven to succeed
Valid drivers license

Having a background in selling and supporting customers on one or more of the products below is preferred, but not required

Actuators: Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, electric and pneumatic axes, rotary indexing tables
Extruded Aluminum
Pneumatic manifolds, air prep, proportional regulators
Hydraulic Power Units, hoses, and manifolds
VFDs/Servos
I/O cabinet and on-machine I/O solutions
Vision Sensors
Safety Sensors
Experience selling to Machine Builders

We Offer

Industry competitive compensation plan
Medical / Dental / Vision / 401K
Paid vacation and Holidays
Monthly Car Allowance
Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training opportunities

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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