Essential Functions
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan in collaboration with your District Sales Manager
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, and presentations
- Grow and maintain strong relationships with existing customers across a defined territory
- Leverage support from expert inside sales and technical teams to deliver value-added solutions
- Use CRM tools and data insights to effectively manage your pipeline and territory
Experience, Education and Skills
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field OR a 2-year technical degree (Fluid Power focus) is preferred
- 3+ years of B2B industrial sales experience (Fluid Power sales is a strong plus and preferred)
- Hands-on experience with fluid power systems, components, and troubleshooting is a big advantage
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Computer and technology proficient including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ability to learn and effectively use CRM systems and related apps
- A valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed
We Offer
- Industry competitive compensation program
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Ongoing professional training and development opportunities
- A respected brand with the backing of a nationwide network and local support #LI-CB1
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or 2-year technical degree (fluid power focus)
- 3+ years of B2B industrial sales experience
- Experience selling fluid power products (preferred)
- Hands-on experience with fluid power systems, components, and troubleshooting
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Computer proficiency including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and CRM systems
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally overnight
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.
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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
