Full-Time

Account Manager

Mechanical Products, Atlanta to NW Georgia

Posted on 10/31/2025

SunSource

SunSource

1,001-5,000 employees

Fluid power distribution with engineering support

No salary listed

Marietta, GA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid on-site in Marietta, GA with occasional overnight travel.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Forecasting
Requirements
  • Associate's degree in an engineering or technical field, or business concentration, or higher; Four years Outside Sales experience, preferably with selling industrial process equipment; Inside Sales and/or Field Service work experience is a plus; Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and product specifications; Ability to identify critical decision makers within customer organizations; Ability to recognize customer's needs beyond the stated or obvious; Ability to work in a professional manner with individuals from varying backgrounds, experience and educational levels; Must possess a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Responsibilities
  • Call on end-users such as engineers, technicians and supervisory personnel to provide process solutions and application advice on our products
  • Establish effective relationships with customers to gain their trust and confidence in applying our products
  • Review specifications, application requirements and other documents and work closely with Inside Sales on preparing quotations
  • Provide technical support for customers in the proper use, operation and maintenance of our equipment
  • Proactive planning and execution of sales calls/customer visits
  • Maintain an accurate forecast of your business potentials with your customers and the manufacturers we represent
  • Prepares a weekly sales call plan with goal of maximizing exposure to customers (the goal is a minimum of five in-person sales calls per day)
  • Formal and self-guided product training
  • Product selection – determining product compatibility
  • Quote generation and Sales Process Documentation
  • Territory planning and overall business strategy planning
  • Participate in local job-related professional organizations
  • Grow territory by increasing penetration of existing accounts and developing new accounts
  • Advise Inside Sales personnel as to margins to utilize for particular accounts or projects
  • Actively maintain CRM database
  • Maintain strong principal relationships
  • Attend manufacture training sessions for products represented
  • This is a full-time position and there is some flexibility in the hours allowed but individuals in this position typically work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasional non-local travel is expected, which may require overnight stays and weekends. Ability to transport self to various facility sites as required. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
  • Four years Outside Sales experience, preferably with selling industrial process equipment; Inside Sales and/or Field Service work a plus
  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents and product specifications may be desirable
  • Ability to identify critical decision makers within customer organizations may be desirable
  • Ability to recognize customer's needs beyond the stated or obvious may be desirable

SunSource distributes fluid power components and systems to OEMs, MROs, and mobile industrial equipment users. It provides design and engineering support, supply chain optimization, productivity solutions, value-added services, and repair capabilities. The products are delivered through a national network with strong local presence, combining technical expertise with customer service to offer cost-effective, maintenance-reducing solutions. SunSource differentiates itself through its long track record (85+ years), comprehensive engineering and repair services, and a focus on helping customers boost productivity while lowering operating costs. The company aims to deliver high-quality products and services, foster growth for its associates and partners, and build lasting customer relationships through technical support and reliable service.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Windsor, California

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vytl acquisition bolsters flow control for chemical, energy, marine markets.
  • Over 240 North American locations enable national scale with local service.
  • 85-year expertise in engineering, repair drives productivity and cost savings.

What critics are saying

  • Vytl integration fails, eroding margins via disruptions in 12-18 months.
  • Applied Industrial steals share with 2024 acquisitions and digital tools.
  • Motion Industries' AI platform cuts SunSource pricing by 15% across locations.

What makes SunSource unique

  • SunSource ranks No. 1 in Hose & Accessories and No. 2 in Fluid Power on MDM's 2025 list.
  • Four units—Industrial, Mobile, Service & Repair, Process Solutions—target specific needs.
  • Acquired Vytl Controls in January 2025, adding Setpoint, W&O Supply, AT Controls.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

Modern Distribution Management (MDM)
Feb 2nd, 2026
SunSource Acquires Vytl Controls from Middleground Capital

SunSource acquires Vytl Controls from middleground capital. Vytl was formerly known as PVI Holdings and further strengthens SunSource's flow control capabilities. Fluid power, process, conveyance and industrial automation components distributor SunSource has acquired Vytl Controls Group from private equity firm MiddleGround Capital. MiddleGround announced its sale of Woodlands, TX-based Vytl - previously known as PVI Holdings - in a Jan. 30 news release. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. SunSource actioned the acquisition through an undisclosed subsidiary. Vytl Controls Group operates globally in the distribution, service & repair and design and manufacturing of flow control solutions servicing MRO applications across chemical, downstream energy, marine and other industrial end markets. The company offers both third-party and private lavel products, complemented by in-house engineering and repair services. Vytl operates through three business units: * Setpoint Integrated Solutions, a distributor of valves, actuators, and instrumentation primarily serving the chemical and downstream energy markets; * W&O Supply, a global distributor of technical flow control products and solutions to the military and commercial maritime sectors; and * AT Controls, a designer and manufacturer of valves, actuators, and process control accessories for a wide range of industrial applications. MiddleGround rebranded the company from PVI Holdings to Vytl to unify the company's operations and integrate an improved go-to-market structure. "The Vytl team has effectively operated and integrated these three businesses from a leadership, systems and organizational perspective to expand their collective capabilities," MiddleGround Founding and Managing Partner John Stewart said. "Achieving this outcome amid a complex economic environment reflects the strength of the management team and demonstrates the application of our hands-on, operationally focused investment approach." MiddleGround emphasized its investments in Vytl's centralized technology, strengthened leadership and corporate functions, and standardized processes across operations - positioning Vytl as a comprehensive flow control platform connecting suppliers and customers. "MiddleGround has been a valued partner to Vytl over the past several years," Vytl CEO Matt Bate added. "Their deep operational expertise and strategic guidance have been instrumental in supporting our efforts to strengthen relationships across the process solutions value chain. We're excited to build on this foundation by advancing our unified go-to-market strategy, broadening our product offerings and exploring opportunities in additional end markets and geographies." MiddleGround acquired Vytl in July 2022 through its second fund, MiddleGround Partners II, which closed in August 2021 with $800 million of committed capital. Vytl represents the firm's fifth portfolio company exit since inception and the second exit from MiddleGround Partners II, LP. Solomon Partners served as lead financial advisor to MiddleGround Capital and Vytl Controls Group, with Baird serving as co-advisor and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP acting as legal counsel. Debevoise & Plimpton LLP acted as legal counsel to SunSource in connection with the transaction. SunSource's national footprint includes more than 240 locations across North America. Founded in 1922, the company was No. 1 on MDM's 2025 Top Distributors List for Hose & Accessories, No. 2 for Fluid Power and No. 15 for Industrial Supplies.

FinancialContent
Jan 30th, 2026
MiddleGround Capital sells Vytl Controls Group to SunSource affiliate

MiddleGround Capital has completed the sale of Vytl Controls Group to an affiliate of SunSource, a value-added industrial distributor. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Vytl operates globally in distribution, service and manufacturing of flow control solutions serving chemical, energy, marine and industrial markets. The company operates through three business units: Setpoint Integrated Solutions, W&O Supply, and AT Controls. During MiddleGround's ownership, Vytl implemented a unified strategy, centralised technology, strengthened leadership and standardised processes across operations. MiddleGround acquired Vytl in July 2022 through its second fund. This marks MiddleGround's fifth portfolio exit since inception and second from MiddleGround Partners II. Solomon Partners served as lead financial advisor, with Baird as co-advisor.

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