Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Development Program

SunSource • Chicago, IL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & 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. 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.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical training and 2 years of experience in a related field OR bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Sales, 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

Benefits

• Flexible start date
• relocation (if applicable)
• Competitive compensation package
• bonus
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree