Account Manager in Training (Outside Sales Development Program)

Account Manager in Training (Outside Sales Development Program) Carotek, a SunSource company, provides process equipment solutions for industrial, commercial and municipal markets in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Virginia. Carotek represents over 85 manufacturers as their process equipment distributor, representative, and repair center for pumps, blowers, heat exchangers, valves, instrumentation, IIoT, steam, hydronics and municipal products. www.carotek.com We are looking for energetic and self‑driven individuals with a technical aptitude plus sales acumen to train and grow into Account Managers (Outside Technical Sales). Training will take place in our Business Development Center in Matthews, NC for 12‑18 months. Our paid training program will prepare you for a successful career in technical sales. You will receive training on products ranging from instrumentation equipment, to valves, pumps, blowers, process skids, mechanical equipment, and more. In addition, you will receive sales training to develop your skill set in sales, including techniques on how to effectively perform cold calls, identify the decision maker, present a sales pitch, close a deal, and listen to the customer’s needs. Upon completion of the training, you will be relocated to a territory in the southeastern United States (Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Eastern Tennessee, or Georgia) and promoted to an Account Manager. At that point the position becomes 100% hybrid, working from your home office and traveling to customer sites for sales calls. Responsibilities Increase Carotek’s name recognition with new and existing customers via outbound calls Identify new business opportunities through sales management tools, networking and cold calling Identify decision makers and cultivate relationships in the technical manufacturing field Discuss technical products and services with new and existing customers Promote Carotek at career fairs Complete an inside sales rotation for three months …and more Why You Might Be Interested As a national distributor with local presence, Carotek is a full‑service resource for the industrial, OEM, MRO, and mobile industrial equipment industries Carotek believes in getting the right people on our team We attract top performing associates and match their skills with the best possible opportunity We provide an environment that allows associates to maximize their potential through continuous learning programs specific to each associate This is a paid sales trainee position which could lead to a career in outside technical sales within 18‑24 months Very competitive salary and benefits package: 128 hours of paid time off, eight paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with employer match Qualifications Desire to pursue a career in sales, and be open to transitioning to inside sales if that is a better career match Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Business related major, or other majors considered Strong selling, communication, problem‑solving, and excellent time‑management skills Sales experience or previous internship in an industrial environment preferred, but not required Willingness to relocate to a territory in SC, TN, NC, GA, or VA after completion of the program Training will take place in Matthews, NC, Monday‑Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in‑office Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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. This employer uses E‑Verify. For additional information, see: Illinois or other states as applicable. SunSource Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI283515272 #J-18808-Ljbffr