Manages a Chicago-area sales territory for fluid process equipment, pumps, seals, rotating equipment, and related services. Responsibilities include prospecting, cold calling, lead qualification, product presentations, quoting, closing, account growth, CRM pipeline management, and regular on-site customer visits. The role develops strategic sales plans, builds customer relationships, and collaborates with inside sales and technical support teams. Local travel is required, along with industrial sales experience and consultative relationship-building skills.
SunSource and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value-added solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, Automation, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. www.sun-source.com
Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for industrial equipment and hands-on solutions?
Join our team as an Outside Sales Account Manager and take charge of a well-established territory. You'll be responsible for expanding business through direct sales and service of high-performance fluid process equipment with full support from a trusted brand and technical team behind you.
This position will manage a sales territory targeting the Chicago metropolitan area.
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 #LI-KM1
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