Industrial Sales Development Program - Account Manager Trainee

SunSource; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Technical training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Promotion to Account Manager with nine

Job summary

SunSource and its family of companies offer a Grow Our Own (GO2) Industrial Sales Development Program, a 12-month structured training track designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals aiming to excel in industrial sales. You will gain hands-on training, dedicated mentorship, and real-world customer experience while learning from seasoned sales and technical experts.

Upon completion, there is a clear path to a full-time Account Manager role where you manage your own territory and

Qualifications

• Interest in outside sales and relationship building.
• Internship in manufacturing, distribution, engineering, customer service, or sales is a plus.
• Mechanical curiosity and willingness to relocate for training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured training program at a sales development hub.
• Learn consultative outside sales, territory management, and customer relationship development.
• Receive product and application training from experienced professionals.
• Work alongside Account Managers during customer visits and joint calls.
• Build relationships with new and existing customers and develop product recommendations.

Skills

Outside sales

Communication skills

Career-driven

Relocation willingness

Education

Associate/Bachelor's in Industrial Distribution or related field

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

Ready to Launch Your Sales Career?

Don’t settle for an entry-level job that simply gives you a place to start. Build a career with a company that will invest in your development.

The Grow Our Own (GO2) Industrial Sales Development Program is a 12-month, structured training program designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to build a successful career in industrial sales.

You’ll gain hands-on training, dedicated mentorship, and real-world customer experience while learning from experienced sales and technical professionals. Most importantly, you’ll have a clear path to a full-time Account Manager role, where you will manage your own territory, build customer relationships, and help solve complex industrial challenges.

No previous industrial sales experience is required. We’re looking for motivated, curious individuals who enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and want to build a long-term career within SunSource and our family of companies.

Why GO2?

• Comprehensive classroom, technical, and hands-on training
• Dedicated mentorship and coaching from experienced sales professionals
• Exposure to multiple industrial technologies, products, and markets
• Real customer interaction and outside sales experience
• A clear path to a full-time Account Manager position
• Long-term career growth opportunities across SunSource’s nationwide network of companies

What You Will Do

• Participate in a structured training program at one of our sales development hubs. Training locations may include Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis, and other company locations
• Learn consultative outside sales, territory management, and customer relationship development
• Receive product and application training from experienced technical and sales professionals
• Work alongside experienced Account Managers during customer visits and joint sales calls
• Build relationships with new and existing customers and develop product recommendations and technical solutions that improve productivity
• Gain hands-on experience with prospecting, quoting, negotiating, and closing business
• Receive ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development throughout the program

What You Will Need

• Desire a career in outside sales
• Associate, technical, or bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Sales, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred
• Internship experience in manufacturing, distribution, engineering, customer service, or sales is a plus
• Mechanical curiosity and an interest in learning how industrial systems and equipment work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competitive mindset, strong work ethic, and desire to succeed in a performance-driven environment
• Ability to begin employment in Summer, Fall, or Winter 2026
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed, including occasional overnight travel
• Depending on location/position, willingness to relocate for approximately 12 months during training and relocate again for permanent placement upon successful completion of the program

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: $50,000–$65,000 + incentive during the training program, dependent upon business unit, training/territory location, degree, and experience
• Relocation assistance, where applicable
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Technical training and ongoing professional development
• Career advancement opportunities across SunSource and our family of companies
• Upon successful completion of the program, promotion to Account Manager, with eligibility for commission and other incentives

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