We’re looking for a driven, solutions-focused Outside Sales Account Manager to join our Fluid Power team in the Salt Lake City, UT area.
If you’re passionate about building customer relationships, solving technical challenges, and driving business growth, this is an opportunity to build your career with a supportive, established team backed by industry expertise and local resources.
Essential Functions
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan in partnership with your District Sales Manager
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, customer visits, and presentations
- Build, grow, and maintain strong customer relationships across an assigned territory
- Partner with experienced inside sales and technical teams to deliver value-added solutions that solve customer challenges
- Leverage CRM tools and data insights to effectively manage your pipeline, territory, and sales activity
Experience, Education and Skills
- 3+ years of B2B industrial sales experience — Fluid Power sales experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2-year technical degree (Fluid Power focus preferred), or equivalent experience
- Hands-on knowledge of fluid power systems, components, and troubleshooting is a strong advantage
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Strong computer and technology skills, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with the ability to quickly learn and effectively use CRM systems and related applications
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed
We Offer
- Competitive compensation program
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Ongoing professional training and development
- The opportunity to work with a respected industry brand, backed by a nationwide network and strong local support
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of B2B industrial sales experience
- Hands-on experience with fluid power systems
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to use CRM systems and related Apps
- Valid driver's license
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
