Grow Our Own (GO2) Industrial Sales Development Program – Industrial Sales Development

Job Description

Industrial Sales Development Program – Account Manager Trainee | SunSource

The Tone:
This is a full-time, 12-month structured training program designed for early-career professionals. SunSource and its family of companies are a leading value-add industrial distribution company, providing products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, Automation, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. This program is designed to develop recent graduates and early-career professionals into successful industrial sales Account Managers who solve complex industrial challenges and build long-term careers within the company’s nationwide network.

The TL;DR
• Role: Account Manager Trainee
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, multiple training hubs (e.g., Chicago, Houston, Minneapolis), with relocation for training and permanent placement required
• Pay: $50000–$65000 yearly + incentive during training
• Team: Reports to experienced sales professionals for mentorship and coaching, collaborates with Account Managers
• Mission: Develop into an Account Manager, managing a territory, building customer relationships, and solving complex industrial challenges

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participate: Engage in a structured 12-month training program at one of the sales development hubs.
• Learn: Acquire expertise in consultative outside sales, territory management, and customer relationship development.
• Receive: Gain product and application training from experienced technical and sales professionals.
• Build: Foster relationships with new and existing customers and formulate product recommendations and technical solutions.
• Gain: Achieve hands-on experience with prospecting, quoting, negotiating, and closing business.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, requiring an Associate, technical, or bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Sales, or Manufacturing Technology.
• Experience: No prior industrial sales experience is required; a desire for a career in outside sales is essential.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, mechanical curiosity with an interest in industrial systems, competitive mindset with a strong work ethic, and a valid driver’s license.
• Bonus: Internship experience in manufacturing, distribution, engineering, customer service, or sales is a plus, along with the ability to begin employment in Summer, Fall, or Winter 2026.