Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Development Program

SunSource; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision + 401k

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GHX Industrial, a SunSource company, invites recent graduates to join the GO2 Industrial Sales Development Program. This 12–18 month development track offers structured training, hands-on experience, and dedicated mentorship to prepare you for a full-time sales role in an assigned territory.

You will train at GHX HQ in Houston for 60 days and spend the remaining 10 months at the Lake Charles, LA office, with relocation support provided on completion.

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).

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured training at the GHX headquarters in Houston, TX for 60 days, and the remaining 10 months at the Lake Charles, LA GHX office.
• 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 & aptitude

Relocation willingness

Verbal & written communication

Relationship building

Education

Associate degree or technical training in related field

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution/Engineering/Supply Chain/Sales

Coursework in Fluid Power/Fluid Process/Fluid Conveyance

Internship or co-op in sales/distribution/manufacturing

Job description

GHX Industrial, a SunSource company,is a growing, dynamic organization with roots traced back to 1937. GHX today is a highly recognized value-added distributor and fabricator of industrial gaskets and hoses with offices nationwide. GHX’s customer base consists of large refining and petrochemical customers, upstream oil and gas service and supply companies, OEMs, and mineral and mining enterprises.

www.ghxinc.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.

This position is for our GHX Industrial business. Training will occur in a GHX facility, likely in Houston. At completion of the training program, you will be transferred to your assigned sales territory. Relocation expenses will be provided.

What You will Do

• Participate in structured training at the GHX headquarters in Houston, TX for 60 days, and the remaining 10 months at the Lake Charles, LA GHX office
• 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
• Willingness to relocate for training 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

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