Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee - Mobile Hydraulic Solution Sales

SunSource; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision insurance + 4

Job summary

SunSource invites engineers and graduates to join its Grow Our Own (GO2) Sales Training Program, based at the Mobile Engineering Center in Savage, MN. You will begin with hands-on product training and rotations across Fluid Power for heavy equipment.

You will work with experienced Account Managers on joint sales calls, build relationships with new and existing customers, and learn core sales skills such as prospecting, territory planning, and problem-solving strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Agribusiness, or related field.
• 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).
• Demonstrated technical aptitude with mechanical and/or electrical principles.
• Clear and concise communication, presentation, and phone skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with resilience and drive.
• Willingness and ability to relocate for 18 months to Savage, MN at our Fluid Mobile headquarters.
• Willingness and ability to relocate after completion of GO2 training program.

Responsibilities

• Receive ongoing mentorship and professional development including becoming Fluid Power Certified
• 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

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Sales mindset

Relocation willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology/Agribusiness

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

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 You Will Do

• Receive ongoing mentorship and professional development including becoming Fluid Power Certified
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Agribusiness, or related field
• 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)
• Demonstrated technical aptitude with mechanical and/or electrical principles
• 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 at our Fluid Mobile headquarters
• Willingness and ability to relocate after completion of GO2 training program

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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