Essential Functions
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Identify new business opportunities through networking, outreach, and cold calls.
- Match products and services to customer needs, providing accurate quotes and proposals.
- Negotiate terms, prepare contracts, and submit orders efficiently.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless order processing and customer satisfaction.
- Track and report sales activity, leads, and account status to management.
- Manage multiple priorities while staying organized and detail-oriented.
Experience, Education and Skills
- High School Diploma or GED required; additional education a plus.
- 2+ years of customer service or sales experience; fluid power experience is a bonus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Office 365).
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Self-starter who works independently and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Opportunity to grow and advance within a collaborative, supportive team.
- Engage with a variety of customers and industries—no two days are the same.
- Competitive pay and benefits in a stable, growing company.
- Make a direct impact on company success and customer satisfaction.
- Work Environment: Standard 8-hour office schedule; primarily desk-based.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of customer service or sales experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
SunSource Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SunSource and has not been reviewed or approved by SunSource.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with plan options are offered alongside wellness programs and an EAP. Offerings also include HSA/HRA and FSA choices that broaden the health coverage scope.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) with company match is included and called out in employer-provided materials. This provides a clear foundation for long-term savings within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid vacation and holidays are part of the package, with PTO described as decent and vacation potentially capping near four weeks. These time-off elements contribute to a rounded core benefits menu.
SunSource Insights
What We Do
SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for over 85 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities. As a national distributor with local presence, SunSource has a unique and dominant position as a full-service resource for the industrial, OEM, MRO and mobile industrial equipment industries. We distribute a broad range of components, but SunSource is much more than a distributor just supplying fluid power components or systems. Along with high-quality products, we provide a commitment to high-quality customer service and technically sound, cost-effective solutions. SunSource’s history of accomplishment and continued growth means that we give the best condition to energetic, driven people to be effective in their role. We pride ourselves on a culture that provides opportunities for development and advancement of our associates. In addition, we build meaningful relations with our customers, suppliers and internal associates. We are all bound by a pledge to a common mission toward providing the highest quality products and services within our industry and achieving the company’s growth objectives
