Outside Sales Account Manager - Fluid Connector Products & Solutions

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01420, Fitchburg, MA, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manage and grow an assigned New England sales territory covering Worcester County and surrounding areas. Develop OEM and end-user relationships, manage existing accounts, prospect for new business, and sell fluid connector and motion control solutions. Apply technical knowledge to specify products, conduct customer demonstrations, collaborate with internal teams and vendors, resolve customer issues, and create cross-selling opportunities. Regularly use CRM tools, attend training and industry events, and travel throughout the assigned territory.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Hope Group, A SunSource Company, is New England’s leading provider of fluid power and motion control solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and MROs. The Hope Group has over 100,000 square feet of warehousing, fabrication, and administration facilities to complement its manufacturing capacity.  We’re more than a parts distributor. Our customers rely on us to help identify and solve the efficiency and productivity challenges they face.  www.thehopegroup.com

The ideal candidate will possess a strong motion control background, experience working with industrial OEMs and End User customers, and experience selling fluid conveyance technologies such as hoses, tube fittings, quick couplings, and instrumentation. He/she should be a self-starter with excellent communication skills who is comfortable working in the field, solving customer challenges and developing solutions with support from manufacturers and application specialists.

This position is for the New England region, covering Worcester County and surrounding areas, with an established customer base and significant growth opportunity.

Essential Functions

    • Own and grow your territory by managing existing accounts and developing new OEM and end-user relationships.
    • Plan and execute weekly sales calls using CRM to prioritize opportunities and drive results.
    • Sell solutions, not just components by designing and proposing fluid connector solutions including hoses, tube fittings, quick couplings, and instrumentation.
    • Be the technical expert by applying your motion control knowledge to identify, specify, and close opportunities.
    • Collaborate internally with inside sales, application engineers, quality, marketing, and management to deliver best-in-class customer support.
    • Run product demonstrations and Lunch & Learns at customer sites with factory representatives and THG resources.
    • Stay sharp by attending product training, factory schools, sales meetings, trade shows, and industry events.
    • Work with vendor partners through joint sales calls, meetings, and networking opportunities.
    • Create cross-selling opportunities by promoting other Hope Group divisions, products, and services.
    • Resolve issues proactively by investigating concerns and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Experience, Education and Skills

    • HS Diploma or GED
    • Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or other technical degree preferred
    • 4+ years of industrial/technical outside sales experience
    • Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, including hoses, tube fittings, quick couplings, and instrumentation, preferred
    • Proven ability to identify, specify, and apply products that meet customer requirements and technical specifications
    • Demonstrated success developing new business and converting competitive accounts
    • Strong desire to expand product and industry knowledge
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, email, internet-based tools, smartphones, and technical applications
    • Self-motivated, results-driven team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail
    • Valid driver's license
    • Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory as needed

Why The Hope Group?

    • Market leader in fluid power, fluid connectors, and motion control
    • Access to engineering, fabrication, and manufacturer resources to help solve customer challenges
    • Part of SunSource, a growth-oriented leader in value-added industrial distribution
    • A company that values technical expertise, customer relationships, and results
    • Competitive salary, commission opportunity, company vehicle, company phone, company computer, and an outstanding benefits package    #LI-BC1

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.  If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address.  This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí).  Sun-Source | Privacy Policy #thgassc

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Four or more years of industrial or technical outside sales experience
  • Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, including hoses, tube fittings, quick couplings, and instrumentation
  • Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or another technical degree
  • Ability to identify, specify, and apply products based on customer requirements and technical specifications
  • Demonstrated success developing new business and converting competitive accounts
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, email, internet-based tools, smartphones, and technical applications
  • Self-motivated, results-driven team player with strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory as needed

SunSource Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Addison, IL
1,861 Employees

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

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