Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Development Program

SunSource Company; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and ongoing训练

Job summary

The Hope Group, a SunSource Company, invites recent graduates to join GO2, a 12–18 month Industrial Sales Development Program designed to train you for a full-time sales role in an assigned territory.

You will receive structured training, ongoing mentorship, and hands-on product experience while shadowing senior Account Managers, building relationships with customers, and tackling real-world problems with technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training in a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, or related field (preferred).
• Coursework, training or certifications in Fluid Power, Fluid Process, or Fluid Conveyance (preferred).
• Internship or co-op experience in a sales/distribution or manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Mechanical interest and aptitude.
• Ability to start work in Summer/Winter 2026.
• Willingness to relocate for training (12+ months) and for final placement at completion of program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to be outgoing, friendly, approachable and build relationships with peers and potential customers.
• Competitive in nature with a passion for winning and a commitment to delivering top results in a performance-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training at one of our sales hubs.
• Receive ongoing mentorship and professional development.
• Provided in-depth product training.
• Learn full cycle outside sales skills.
• Work alongside experienced Account Managers on joint sales calls.
• Build relationships with new and existing customers.
• Solve real-world customer problems through technical and product solutions.

Skills

Mechanical interest

Strong communication

Outgoing and relationship-building

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales (preferred)

Job description

The Hope Group, A SunSource Company, is New England's leading provider of fluid power and motion control solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and MROs. The Hope Group has over 100,000 square feet of warehousing, fabrication, and administration facilities to complement its manufacturing capacity. We're more than a parts distributor. Our customers rely on us to help identify and solve the efficiency and productivity challenges they face. www.thehopegroup.com

Launch Your Career in Industrial Sales!

Grow Our Own (GO2) - Industrial Sales Development Program

What is GO2?

GO2 is our 12-to-18-month development program designed for recent graduates interested in a career in industrial sales. You will receive comprehensive training, hands on experience, and dedicated mentorship, preparing you to transition into a full-time sales role in an assigned territory.

What You will Do

• Participate in structured training at one of our sales hubs.
• Receive ongoing mentorship and professional development.
• Provided in-depth product training.
• Learn full cycle outside sales skills.
• Work alongside experienced Account Managers on joint sales calls.
• Build relationships with new and existing customers.
• Solve real-world customer problems through technical and product solutions.

What You will Need

• Associate degree or technical training in a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, or related field (preferred).
• Coursework, training or certifications in Fluid Power, Fluid Process, or Fluid Conveyance (preferred).
• Internship or co-op experience in a sales/distribution or manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Mechanical interest and aptitude.
• Ability to start work in Summer/Winter 2026.
• Willingness to relocate for training (12+ months) and for final placement at completion of program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to be outgoing, friendly, approachable and build relationships with peers and potential customers.
• Competitive in nature with a passion for winning and a commitment to delivering top results in a performance-based environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Medical, dental, vision insurance + 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodation. This employer uses E-Verify.