Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Development Program

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. **Launch Your Career in Industrial Sales!** **Grow Our Own (GO2) – Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee Development Program** GO2 is our 12-month development program designed for recent graduates and early career individuals who are interested in starting a career in industrial sales. You will receive comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and dedicated mentorship, preparing you to transition into a full-time outside sales/account manager role within an assigned territory with *SunSource*. ### What You will Do - Participate in structured training at our headquarters where you will receive ongoing mentorship, professional development, and in-depth product training - Learn full cycle outside sales skills and build relationships with new and existing customers to solve real-world customer problems through technical and product solutions - Work alongside experienced Account Managers on joint sales calls visiting customers on-site ### What You will Need - Associate degree or technical training and 2 years of experience in a related field **OR** bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Business, or related field. Any experience or certification in hydraulics / fluid power is a great plus. - Internship or co-op experience in a sales/distribution or manufacturing environment or individuals with mechanical interest/aptitude preferred - Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to be outgoing, friendly, approachable to build relationships with peers and potential customers with a commitment to delivering top results in a performance-based environment - Ability to relocate to Addison, IL for 12 months of training at our corporate headquarters ### What We Offer **This is a full-time, paid position with a transition into a full-time Account Manager upon completion of the program.** - Flexible start date + relocation (if applicable) - Competitive compensation package + bonus - Medical, dental, vision insurance + 401(k) - Paid vacation and holidays Compensation: $55,000 to $65,000 / year with opportunity for bonus during the training program. At successful completion of the training program you will be promoted to an Account Manager and eligible for sales commission.