Outside Sales Account Manager - Fluid Power Components and Solutions

Essential Functions

• Partner with leadership to develop and execute a territory sales plan focused on growing existing business and identifying new opportunities.
• Own the full sales cycle — from prospecting and lead qualification to customer visits, technical presentations, quotations, negotiations, and closing.
• Build and strengthen relationships with OEMs, manufacturers, and industrial customers, serving as a trusted resource for their fluid power needs.
• Leverage CRM tools, sales resources, and territory planning strategies to effectively manage your time, pipeline, and customer relationships.
• Work closely with experienced customer service, engineering, and technical support teams to develop solutions that meet customer needs and help you achieve your sales goals.
• Identify opportunities to expand customer relationships through fluid power, hydraulic, motion control, and value-added solutions.

Experience, Education, Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline OR a 2-year technical degree, preferably in Fluid Power; OR any suitable combination of education, training, and work experience.
• 2+ years of industrial sales experience, with Fluid Power experience strongly preferred.
• Application and troubleshooting experience with fluid power products and systems is preferred.
• Strong consultative selling, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation plan with strong earning potential
• Medical / Dental / Vision / 401K with match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Vehicle Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to build and grow your own customer base and territory with the support of experienced sales, technical, and customer service teams
• As a national distributor with a local presence, SunSource combines the resources of a leading full-service value-added distributor with the responsiveness of a local partner

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