Launch Your Career in Industrial/Technical Sales!
Grow Our Own (GO2) –Account Manager Training Program
What is GO2?
GO2 is our 12 month development program designed for recent graduates interested in a career in technical sales. Because our Account Manager and Outside Sales roles require a rare mix of both technical and sales skills, we created this dynamic program that sets individuals up for success and a long-term career with us. You will receive comprehensive training, hands on experience, and dedicated mentorship, preparing you to transition into a full-time sales role in an assigned territory, in the Phoenix area.
What You will Do
- Participate in structured paid training at our headquarters in Phoenix, where you will receive ongoing mentorship, professional development, and in-depth product training
- Learn full cycle outside sales and relationship building skills with new and existing customers
- Work alongside experienced Account Managers during onsite customer visits
- Learn about the latest industrial technology, and how to apply it to real world applications
What You will Need
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- Degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, or related field is a plus.
- Coursework, training or certifications in Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering is a plus.
- Internship or co-op experience in a sales/distribution or manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Mechanical and/or Electrical interest and aptitude.
- Willingness to relocate for training (12+ months) and for final placement at completion of program.
- Competitive in nature with a passion for winning and a commitment to delivering top results in a performance-based environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Medical, dental, vision insurance + 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training
Compensation: $52,000 to $65,000+ / year with opportunity for bonus during the training program.
At successful completion of the training program you will be promoted to an Account Manager and eligible for sales commission.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, or related field
- Coursework, training, or certifications in Supply Chain, Sales, or Engineering
- Internship or co-op experience in sales/distribution or manufacturing
- Mechanical and/or electrical interest and aptitude
- Willingness to relocate for 12+ months training and for final placement
- Competitive nature with passion for winning and delivering results in a performance-based environment
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
