Outside Sales Trainee: Launch Your Account Manager Career

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 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