Posted 5 months ago

Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee - Mobile Hydraulic Solution Sales

Fargo, ND 58078HybridFull-time

AI Summary

A trainee sales role within a structured GO2 program, learning to sell hydraulic and pneumatic solutions for mobile equipment across multiple industries before transitioning to an independent Account Manager territory.

About this role

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. 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.

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). At completion of the training program, you will transfer to your designated sales territory.

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

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, 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 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.

What is Expected of You?

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Agribusiness, or related field (preferred) OR Associates 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, much of what we do requires applying mechanical and/or electrical 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 training program is required: Currently positions are planned for Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, North Dakota and Toronto.