Essential Functions
- Full-cycle sales from lead development to closure of sale.
- Build and maintain meaningful business relationships with decision makers and stakeholders
- Actively drive sales growth while simultaneously enhancing profit margins, leveraging innovative strategies and solutions
- Collaborate with other departments (Purchasing, Shop, C-Suite and Engineering) to identify and win new opportunities
- Interact daily with customer prospects through various communication channels (i.e., email, phone, and in person)
- Create persuasive proposals and deliver impactful presentations to customers and prospective clients
- Utilize our CRM by updating your new and ongoing sales opportunities
Experience, Education and Skills
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in related field, such as engineering, is preferred.
- 3+ years of industrial sales experience within Fluid Power (hydraulic and pneumatic) products and solutions.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and programmable controllers (preferred)
- Aptitude for fostering positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Strong research and strategic analysis skills.
- Proficiency in creating and delivering persuasive proposals and client presentations
- Proficient skills in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive under pressure
- Strong desire to support and help teammates succeed
- Valid Driver's License
- Some overnight travel may be required
We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for your well-being.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) for managing healthcare expenses.
- "WIT-Fit" Wellness Plan with HSA Bonus Incentives for prioritizing your physical and mental health.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching to build your future.
- Tuition Assistance opportunities to invest in your education and skill enhancement.
- Chance to work with cutting-edge industrial products and solutions, contributing to the advancement of technology in various industries.
- Competitive mileage reimbursement program for travel-related expenses.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of industrial sales experience with fluid power products and solutions
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and programmable controllers
- Ability to foster positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Strong research and strategic analysis skills
- Proficiency creating and delivering persuasive proposals and client presentations
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong attention to detail and ability to thrive under pressure
- Valid driver's license
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as engineering
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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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
