Outside Sales Account Manager - Fluid Power

SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America's leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair.
We are currently seeking a self-motivated Account Manager to develop new business for a territory covering the greater Chicago area. The focus will be selling fluid power components in the industrial markets related to marine, military, and other industrial market segments.
SunSource Offers

• Industry competitive compensation plan
• Medical / Dental
• 401(k) w/matching
• Paid vacation and Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training opportunities
• Car Allowance

What you'll be doing

• Work with your District Sales Manager to create a sales plan to develop a prospect list to capture new business
• Full cycle prospecting activities including qualification of leads, cold calls, and sales presentations
• Regularly meet with Sales Supervisor to review weekly sales activities, progress on goals, and status of prospective customers
• Collaborate with knowledgeable customer service and technical support teams who will assist you in meeting and exceeding your sales goals
• Understanding of the market in the territory to generate and prospect for new business
• Utilization of tools and resources to plan and manage time and territory
• Cadence and accountability - weekly review with the sales manager
• Expanding while maintaining existing business

Desired Experience, Skills, and Education

• 2 year Technical, Industrial and or Business degree OR any suitable combination of education, training and experience
• 2+ years of increasing sales experience, preferably selling hydraulic and/or pneumatic components within the industrial market space
• Experience with value-add sales
• Ability to establish and build business relationships
• Can achieve and exceed sales goals
• Valid drivers license

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