Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Development Program

SunSource•Minneapolis, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. The Grow Our Own (GO2) – Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee Development Program is a 12-month development program designed for recent graduates and early career individuals who are interested in starting a career in industrial sales. Participants will receive comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and dedicated mentorship, preparing them to transition into a full-time outside sales/account manager role within an assigned territory with SunSource.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Internship or co-op experience in a sales/distribution or manufacturing environment or individuals with mechanical interest/aptitude preferred

Responsibilities

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