District Sales Manager - Fluid Process Filtration & Products

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. We are seeking a driven and strategic sales leader to lead an established team covering the Upper Midwest region. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day sales activities, develop high-performing Account Managers, and drive profitable growth across **Fluid Process markets including fluid handling, filtration, and process systems.** This position is based in the Great Lakes region and requires approximately 50% travel. ### Essential Functions - Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8 Account Managers - Drive growth in revenue, market share, and profitability - Develop and execute district and territory sales plans - Support prospecting, customer engagement, quoting, and closing activities - Monitor team performance and implement improvement plans when needed - Build strong supplier and customer relationships - Partner with internal teams on inventory and strategic initiatives - Review forecasts, sales reports, and performance metrics ### Experience, Education and Skills - High school diploma or equivalent is required - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Sales, or related is preferred - **5+ years of distribution sales experience of industrial components. Experience selling components and services within Fluid Process markets (fluid systems, fluid handling, fluid filtration, etc.) is highly preferred** - **3+ years of supervisory / management experience of an outside sales team** - **Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, motivate, develop, and manage a sales team to profitable sales growth** - **Ability to drive productivity improvement and help account managers achieve higher sales levels** - P&L familiarity, including the ability to work with and/or produce budgets, forecasts, sales reports, etc. - Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated strategic thinking skills - Computer proficiency is required including MS Office and the ability to learn and use a CRM system. - Must have a valid driver's license - Overnight travel will be required ### Why SunSource? - Lead an established and growing sales team across a large strategic territory - Opportunity to directly influence business growth and market expansion - Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement - Career advancement opportunities within a growing industrial organization - Competitive compensation package including salary, incentives, and benefits - If you are a motivated sales leader who enjoys developing people, building customer relationships, and driving results, we’d love to hear from you.