Experience, Education and Skills
- HS Diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree in related area of study is preferred
- 2+ years of industrial sales experience, preferably in fluid process, fluid handling or fluid filtration systems
- Previous experience selling industrial pumps, seals and/or pump repair services is beneficial
- Strong relationship-building skills with a consultative sales approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient with MS Suite of office products and ability to learn and effectively use a CRM system
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally for on-site customer visits
Essential Functions
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan targeting both new prospects and existing accounts
- Drive full-cycle sales: from lead qualification and cold calls to product presentations, quoting, and closing deals
- Promote and sell a wide range of fluid handling, rotating equipment, pumps, seals, and related services
- Build lasting customer relationships through regular on-site visits and expert service
- Collaborate with a knowledgeable inside sales and technical support team to exceed customer expectations
- Leverage CRM tools and other resources to manage your time, territory, and pipeline effectively
We Offer
- Competitive compensation plan
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Mileage reimbursement for business travel
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's degree in a related area of study
- 2+ years of industrial sales experience
- Experience in fluid process, fluid handling, or fluid filtration systems
- Experience selling industrial pumps, seals, or pump repair services
- Strong relationship-building skills and a consultative sales approach
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Ability to learn and effectively use a CRM system
- Valid driver's license
- Willingness to travel locally for on-site customer visits
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
