SunSource
Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee - Mobile Hydraulic Solution Sales
SunSource, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Mobile Hydraulic Solution Sales
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 (www.sun-source.com).
Looking to use your technical education to provide cutting‑edge solutions for customers building Agricultural or Construction machinery?
SunSource is hiring individuals who want 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).
Construction
Agriculture
Railway
Transportation
Forestry
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, and receive hands‑on exposure to our complete systems solutions while learning SunSource’s sales methodology.
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 to Expect?
Following classroom and rotational training, you will spend 2–3 months in the field working alongside experienced Account Managers, learning how to develop new business and solve real customer challenges.
Upon successful completion of the GO2 program, you will be promoted to an Account Manager role, where you will manage your own territory and continue growing your career with SunSource.
What is Expected of You?
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Agribusiness, or a related field (preferred) OR Associates degree from a Fluid Power–specific program OR 1–2 years of related experience or internship and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desire to build a career in industrial sales.
Demonstrated technical aptitude with mechanical and/or electrical principles, as much of what we do requires applying these principles on mobile and industrial equipment.
Clear and concise communication, presentation, and phone skills.
Professional business etiquette.
Entrepreneurial mindset with resilience and drive.
Willingness and ability to relocate at completion of the training program is required: Currently, positions are planned for Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Toronto.
Sun Source Offers
Check us out: www.sun-source.com
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, and 401(k)
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Training Program Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000 + incentive, dependent upon experience, degree, business unit, and geography.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. We participate in E‑Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Looking to use your technical education to provide cutting‑edge solutions for customers building Agricultural or Construction machinery?
SunSource is hiring individuals who want 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).
Construction
Agriculture
Railway
Transportation
Forestry
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, and receive hands‑on exposure to our complete systems solutions while learning SunSource’s sales methodology.
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 to Expect?
Following classroom and rotational training, you will spend 2–3 months in the field working alongside experienced Account Managers, learning how to develop new business and solve real customer challenges.
Upon successful completion of the GO2 program, you will be promoted to an Account Manager role, where you will manage your own territory and continue growing your career with SunSource.
What is Expected of You?
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Agribusiness, or a related field (preferred) OR Associates degree from a Fluid Power–specific program OR 1–2 years of related experience or internship and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desire to build a career in industrial sales.
Demonstrated technical aptitude with mechanical and/or electrical principles, as much of what we do requires applying these principles on mobile and industrial equipment.
Clear and concise communication, presentation, and phone skills.
Professional business etiquette.
Entrepreneurial mindset with resilience and drive.
Willingness and ability to relocate at completion of the training program is required: Currently, positions are planned for Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Toronto.
Sun Source Offers
Check us out: www.sun-source.com
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, and 401(k)
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Training Program Salary Range: $55,000 – $65,000 + incentive, dependent upon experience, degree, business unit, and geography.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. We participate in E‑Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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