Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee - Mobile Hydraulic Solution Sales
SunSource, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
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. Visit
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 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.
Program Overview In this role you will begin your career in SunSource’s Grow Our Own (GO2) Sales Training Program for 12–18 months, based at our Mobile Engineering Center in Savage, MN (suburb of Minneapolis), and transfer back to Iowa at completion of the training program.
First Year Training 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
Learning and Development Once trained, 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, and continuous mentorship and support
High visibility to senior leadership and a clear, defined career growth path
Field Experience Following the 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.
Qualifications & Expectations
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Agribusiness, or related field (preferred) OR Associate’s degree from a Fluid Power–specific program OR 1–2 years of related experience or internship and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
Desire to build a career in industrial sales
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 at completion of training program (positions are planned for Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, North Dakota, and Toronto)
SunSource Offers
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, and 401(k) benefits
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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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 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.
Program Overview In this role you will begin your career in SunSource’s Grow Our Own (GO2) Sales Training Program for 12–18 months, based at our Mobile Engineering Center in Savage, MN (suburb of Minneapolis), and transfer back to Iowa at completion of the training program.
First Year Training 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
Learning and Development Once trained, 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, and continuous mentorship and support
High visibility to senior leadership and a clear, defined career growth path
Field Experience Following the 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.
Qualifications & Expectations
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Agribusiness, or related field (preferred) OR Associate’s degree from a Fluid Power–specific program OR 1–2 years of related experience or internship and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
Desire to build a career in industrial sales
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 at completion of training program (positions are planned for Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, North Dakota, and Toronto)
SunSource Offers
Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, and 401(k) benefits
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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