Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Fluid Power

Sunsource; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and leading industrial distribution company as a Fluid Power Outside Sales Representative. This exciting role involves developing new business opportunities while collaborating with a knowledgeable customer service team. You will create strategic sales plans, engage in prospecting, and utilize CRM tools to manage your territory effectively. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and technical support, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and ensuring client success. If you are passionate about sales and ready to make an impact in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical / Dental / Vision

401K with Match

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Vehicle Allowance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2-year technical degree in Fluid Power or related field.
• 1-3 years of industrial or technical outside sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and maintain existing accounts with a sales plan.
• Conduct full cycle prospecting activities including cold calls.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Sales Skills

Prospecting

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Related Discipline

2-Year Technical Degree in Fluid Power

Tools

CRM Software

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. www.sun-source.com

We currently have an exciting Fluid Power Outside Sales opportunity available based in the Houston, TX or Austin, TX metropolitan area. In this role you will develop new business while being assisted by our highly knowledgeable customer service team and supportive managers.

Essential Functions

• Work with your Manager to create a sales plan to develop new customers and maintain existing accounts
• Full cycle prospecting activities including qualification of leads, cold calls, and sales presentations
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline OR a 2-year technical degree, preferably in Fluid Power; OR any suitable combination of education, training, and work experience
• 1-3 years industrial or technical outside sales experience
• Application and troubleshooting experience with fluid power products and systems is preferred
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

We Offer

• Industry competitive compensation plan
• Medical / Dental / Vision / 401K with match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing development opportunities
• Vehicle Allowance
• As a national distributor with a local presence, SunSource is a well-known full-service value-add distributor representing quality manufacturers.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.