Industrial Sales Trainee: Path to Account Manager

SunSource; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Paid vacation & holidays

Technical training & development

Job summary

Applied Controls, a SunSource company, offers a 12-month GO2 Industrial Sales Development Program in Malvern, PA for recent grads and early-career professionals. You’ll gain hands-on training, mentorship, and real customer experience while preparing for a full-time Account Manager role.

No prior industrial sales experience required; the program provides a clear path to territory management, building relationships, and solving complex industrial challenges across SunSource’s network.

Qualifications

• Desire a career in outside/field sales
• Bachelor's degree with Engineering focus is preferred for this role
• Internship experience in manufacturing, distribution, engineering, industrial automation, or sales is a plus
• Mechanical curiosity and interest in 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
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel, including overnight travel
• Willingness to relocate for 12 months during training and relocate again for permanent placement

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured training program at Applied Controls office in Malvern, PA
• 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 sales calls
• Build relationships with new and existing customers and develop product recommendations and technical solutions
• Gain hands-on experience with prospecting, quoting, negotiating, and closing deals
• Receive ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development throughout the program

Skills

Outside sales

Relationship building

Communication

Motivated to succeed

Career-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree with Engineering focus

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Applied Controls, a SunSource company, offers a 12-month GO2 Industrial Sales Development Program in Malvern, PA for recent grads and early-career professionals. You’ll gain hands-on training, mentorship, and real customer experience while preparing for a full-time Account Manager role.

No prior industrial sales experience required; the program provides a clear path to territory management, building relationships, and solving complex industrial challenges across SunSource’s network.