Outside Sales Account Manager - Hydraulic Fluid Power

Chicago, IL 60601 / Addison, IL 60101 / Batavia, IL 60510
SunSource – Outside Sales & Sales Management /
Outside Sales & Sales Management Roles /
Hybrid
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. www.sun-source.com

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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