Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Fluid Power Components and Solutions

SunSource is one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies, providing customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power and related fields. The Outside Sales Account Manager will focus on developing and maintaining business relationships while offering technical resources and value-added solutions to industrial customers.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain business relationships
• Provide initial design support and inventory programs
• Conduct hydraulic repair services
• Serve industrial and OEM equipment manufacturers
• Communicate clearly and concisely with clients
• Travel overnight as required
• Utilize computer proficiency for sales tasks
• Apply product application and troubleshooting skills to customer needs
• Engage in value-added industrial sales activities
• Maintain knowledge of fluid power and motion control products

Requirements:

• Two- or 4-year Technical Diploma with preference given to engineering or fluid power programs, OR equivalent training and experience
• Fluid Power certification is a plus
• 2+ years industrial or technical outside sales experience
• Understanding and previous experience working with industrial customers
• Ability to establish and maintain business relationships
• Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency is required
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Overnight travel may be required
• Experience with value-added industrial sales is preferred
• Product application and troubleshooting experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems is preferred