We are seeking an Industrial Sales Account Manager to drive growth and profitability within a defined territory. Reporting to the Territory Sales Manager, you will focus on building strong customer relationships, achieving sales and margin targets, and expanding Tec-Hackett’s presence in fluid power and industrial automation markets.
This role is ideal for a highly motivated sales professional with a consultative approach, strong technical aptitude, and a passion for delivering solutions to OEM, MRO, and industrial customers.
Essential Functions
- Achieve annual sales quotas measured in gross profit
- Develop new business and expand the customer base within the assigned territory
- Conduct customer needs assessments, including technical requirements, production volumes, pricing, and competitive analysis
- Generate new leads each month to support territory growth
- Prepare customer proposals, deliver presentations, and provide accurate quotations based on a thorough needs analysis
- Negotiate effectively to maximize profitability while maintaining strong customer relationships
- Provide exceptional customer service by anticipating problems, proposing innovative solutions, and leveraging internal resources
- Maintain organized plans to manage time, track leads, and ensure accountability of call activity
- Collaborate effectively with team members and manager to achieve territory and company objectives
Experience, Education and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in technical, engineering, business, or marketing OR a 2-year technical degree or relevant certification—preferably in fluid power OR equivalent combination of experience and training will be considered
- 2+ years of industrial sales experience, with at least 1 years in fluid power sales
- Proven ability to achieve and exceed sales goals
- Experience in value-added solutions sales
- High mechanical aptitude with application and troubleshooting experience in fluid power systems preferred
- Knowledge of automation/motion control a plus
- Strong consultative selling, communication, 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.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed
Why Tec-Hackett?
- Established & Respected: Over 40 years of industry experience with a strong local presence
- Growth-Focused Environment: Opportunities to expand your leadership impact and advance your career
- Continuous Learning: Ongoing training and development tailored to help you maximize your potential
- Industry Impact: Be part of a team delivering high-value solutions to critical industrial markets
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in technical, engineering, business or marketing, or a 2-year technical degree or relevant certification
- 2+ years of industrial sales experience, with at least 1 year in fluid power sales
- Proven ability to achieve and exceed sales goals
- High mechanical aptitude with application and troubleshooting experience in fluid power systems
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
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