Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Development Program

SunSource Company; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible start date

Job summary

SunSource and its family of companies offer a 12-month GO2 Account Manager Trainee Development Program designed for recent graduates and early career individuals interested in industrial sales.

You will receive comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and mentorship to transition into a full-time outside sales/account manager role within an assigned territory. You may relocate to Addison, IL for the program, with a competitive compensation package and bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical training and 2+ years of related experience or a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Any hydraulics/fluid power certification or experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships in a performance-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training with ongoing mentorship and product training.
• Learn full-cycle outside sales skills and build relationships with customers using technical solutions.
• Work with Account Managers on joint calls visiting customers on-site.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Sales mindset

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

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, Automation, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. www.sun-source.com

Launch Your Career in Industrial Sales!

Grow Our Own (GO2) – Industrial SalesAccount Manager Trainee Development Program

GO2 is our 12-month development program designed for recent graduates and early career individuals who are interested in starting a career in industrial sales. You will receive comprehensive training, hands‑on experience, and dedicated mentorship, preparing you to transition into a full‑time outside sales/account manager role within an assigned territory with SunSource.

What You will Do

• Participate in structured training at our headquarters where you will receive ongoing mentorship, professional development, and in‑depth product training
• Learn full cycle outside sales skills and build relationships with new and existing customers to solve real‑world customer problems through technical and product solutions
• Work alongside experienced Account Managers on joint sales calls visiting customers on‑site

What You will Need

• Associate degree or technical training and 2 years of experience in a related field OR bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Business, or related field. Any experience or certification in hydraulics / fluid power is a great plus.
• Internship or co‑op experience in a sales/distribution or manufacturing environment or individuals with mechanical interest/aptitude preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to be outgoing, friendly, approachable to build relationships with peers and potential customers with a commitment to delivering top results in a performance‑based environment
• Ability to relocate to Addison, IL for 12 months of training at our corporate headquarters

What We Offer

This is a full‑time, paid position with a transition into a full‑time Account Manager upon completion of the program.

• Flexible start date + relocation (if applicable)
• Competitive compensation package+ bonus
• Medical, dental, vision insurance + 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays

Compensation: $55,000 to $65,000 / year with opportunity for bonus during the training program.

At successful completion of the training program you will be promoted to an Account Manager and eligible for sales commission.

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 request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify.