OEM Account Manager – Mobile Hydraulics & Fluid Power | SE Michigan
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Detroit, MI 48201
Posted Feb 28, 2025
- Other
- Remote
- SunSource
Job description
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.
**SunSource Mobile Technology Services** is a leading North American provider of **mobile fluid power, hydraulic, and motion control solutions**. We partner with OEM manufacturers and industrial customers to deliver engineered systems, value-added assemblies, and technical solutions that improve equipment performance and reliability.
We're seeking an experienced **OEM Account Manager** to manage and grow key OEM relationships across Southeast **Michigan**. This is an opportunity for a consultative sales professional with experience in **mobile hydraulics, fluid power, and OEM sales** who enjoys solving technical challenges, building long-term partnerships, and growing a high-potential territory.
### Essential Functions
- **Grow and manage key OEM accounts** while developing new business opportunities throughout the territory.
- Build relationships with **OEM engineering, purchasing, operations, and leadership teams** to become a trusted fluid power partner.
- Apply your **mobile hydraulic and fluid power expertise** to identify customer needs and recommend engineered solutions.
- Prospect for new business through customer visits, networking, referrals, cold calling, and technical presentations.
- Partner with engineering, customer service, and technical teams to develop effective customer solutions.
- Manage territory activity, opportunities, and forecasts using CRM and other sales tools.
- Stay current on mobile hydraulic technologies, applications, and market trends.
### Experience, Education, & Skills
- **2+ years of outside sales experience selling mobile hydraulics, fluid power, hydraulic components, or engineered solutions to OEM manufacturers.**
- Strong knowledge of **mobile hydraulic systems and components**, including pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, hose and fittings, filtration, manifolds, or related products.
- Experience with **technical sales, product application support, troubleshooting, or engineered solutions**.
- Proven ability to build customer relationships and grow sales.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the territory, including occasional overnight travel.
- **Technical or engineering degree preferred;** equivalent experience will be considered.
- **Fluid Power Certification is a plus.**
### We Offer
- Industry competitive compensation plan (Base/**Commission**)
- Medical / Dental / Vision / 401K
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing development opportunities
- Mileage Reimbursement
- The opportunity to work alongside one of North America's **most experienced teams in mobile fluid power and hydraulic solutions.**
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture that supports career growth, continuous learning, and **long-term success**.