Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee - Mobile Hydraulic Solution Sales

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. **Looking to use your technical education to provide cutting-edge solutions for customers building Agricultural or Construction machinery?** SunSource is hiring individuals wanting to start a career focused on applying and selling **hydraulic and pneumatic solutions** that help our customers’ mobile equipment operate more efficiently and intelligently. In this role you will begin your career in SunSource’s **Grow Our Own (GO2) Sales Training Program**, based at our **Mobile Engineering Center in Savage, MN** (suburb of Minneapolis). ### During your first year, you will participate in a structured rotational development program within Fluid Power, learning SunSource products and systems used in Heavy Duty Mobile Equipment, including machines for: - Construction - Agriculture - Railway - Transportation - Forestry ### You will receive hands-on exposure to our complete systems solutions while learning SunSource’s sales methodology, including: - Prospecting and territory planning - Account and relationship management - Negotiation fundamentals - Customer problem-solving strategies - In-depth technical product training on components and systems for the Mobile Equipment Industry - Exposure to multiple departments, including: Applications Engineering, Design Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, Repair & Operations, Sales and customer service training, Continuous mentorship and support, High visibility to senior leadership, and a clear and defined career growth path. ### What You will Do - Receive ongoing mentorship and professional development including becoming Fluid Power Certified - Provided in-depth product training - Learn full cycle outside sales skills - Work alongside experienced Account Managers on joint sales calls - Build relationships with new and existing customers - Solve real-world customer problems through technical and product solutions ### What You will Need - Bachelor’s degree in **Engineering, Engineering Technology, Agribusiness**, or related field - Coursework, training or certifications in Fluid Power, Fluid Process, or Fluid Conveyance (preferred) - Internship or co-op experience in a sales/distribution or manufacturing environment (preferred) - Demonstrated technical aptitude with mechanical and/or electrical principles - Clear and concise communication, presentation, and phone skills - Professional business etiquette - Entrepreneurial mindset with resilience and drive - **Willingness and ability to relocate for 18 months to Savage, MN at our Fluid Mobile headquarters** - **Willingness and ability to relocate after completion of GO2 training program** ### What We Offer - Competitive compensation package - Relocation assistance (if applicable) - Medical, dental, vision insurance + 401(k) - Paid vacation and holidays - Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training