Outside Sales Account Manager - Fluid Power Service & Repair

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial distribution company is seeking a Sales Representative in Cedar Rapids, IA, to develop new business and maintain customer relationships. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of industrial sales experience and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive compensation, medical benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation plan

Medical / Dental / Vision / 401K

Paid vacation and Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial sales experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing customer relationships.
• Create a sales plan with management.
• Conduct full cycle prospecting activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales experience

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year technical degree

Job description

SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America's leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair.

In this role, you will develop new business and manage the relationship with existing customers within your assigned territory. This is a great opportunity for a driven salesperson to build on an existing territory representing a well-known leader in the industry.

This role will cover a sales territory in Cedar Rapids, IA, and surrounding areas.

Essential Functions

• Work with your manager to create a sales plan to develop new customers and maintain existing accounts
• Successfully build and maintain long-term business relationships
• Full cycle prospecting activities including qualification of leads, cold calls, and sales presentations
• Regularly make in-person sales calls to existing customers and new prospects
• Collaborate with knowledgeable customer service and technical support teams who will assist you in meeting and exceeding your goals
• Utilization of tools, resources, and CRM to plan and manage time and territory

Experience, Education, and Skills

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• 2-year technical degree or better is preferred, with preference given to fluid power programs or similar discipline such as industrial technology, mechanical, or related; OR combination of work experience, training, and education
• Fluid Power Certification is preferred but not required
• 2+ years of industrial sales experience, with preference given to experience within fluid power
• Previous sales experience selling mobile hydraulic service/repair is preferred
• Experience with rebuilding and repair of hydraulic equipment of both mobile and industrial machinery is a plus
• Ability to build and maintain relationships
• Demonstrated experience achieving and/or exceeding sales goals
• Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency is required
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Overnight travel may be required

This role will routinely make on-site customer visits in industrial settings requiring the ability to meet with customers at their locations and drive moderate to long distances. At times, may be required to lift items weighing as much as 50lbs

We Offer

• Industry competitive compensation plan
• Medical / Dental / Vision / 401K
• Paid vacation and Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing development opportunities
• Company Vehicle

SunSource provides a team environment that fosters personal growth and development. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [e-mail] to request reasonable accommodation.