SunSource

District Sales Manager - Fluid Process Systems and Products

SunSource  •  Cleveland, OH (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description

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, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. www.sun-source.com

We are seeking a driven and strategic sales leader to lead an established team covering the Upper Midwest region. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day sales activities, develop high-performing Account Managers, and drive profitable growth across Fluid Process markets including fluid handling, filtration, and process systems.

This position is based in the Great Lakes region and requires approximately 50% travel.

Essential Functions

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8 Account Managers
  • Drive growth in revenue, market share, and profitability
  • Develop and execute district and territory sales plans
  • Support prospecting, customer engagement, quoting, and closing activities
  • Monitor team performance and implement improvement plans when needed
  • Build strong supplier and customer relationships
  • Partner with internal teams on inventory and strategic initiatives
  • Review forecasts, sales reports, and performance metrics

    • Experience, Education and Skills

      • High school diploma or equivalent is required
      • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Sales, or related is preferred
      • 5+ years of distribution sales experience of industrial components. Experience selling components and services within Fluid Process markets (fluid systems, fluid handling, fluid filtration, etc.) is highly preferred
      • 3+ years of supervisory / management experience of an outside sales team
      • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, motivate, develop, and manage a sales team to profitable sales growth
      • Ability to drive productivity improvement and help account managers achieve higher sales levels
      • P&L familiarity, including the ability to work with and/or produce budgets, forecasts, sales reports, etc.
      • Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated strategic thinking skills
      • Computer proficiency is required including MS Office and the ability to learn and use a CRM system.
      • Must have a valid driver's license
      • Overnight travel will be required

    Why SunSource?

    • Lead an established and growing sales team across a large strategic territory
    • Opportunity to directly influence business growth and market expansion
    • Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement
    • Career advancement opportunities within a growing industrial organization
    • Competitive compensation package including salary, incentives, and benefits
    • If you are a motivated sales leader who enjoys developing people, building customer relationships, and driving results, we’d love to hear from you.
    We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy
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    About SunSource

    At SunSource, we don’t just sell products — we deliver solutions.

    We don’t just offer service — we offer partnership.

    And we don’t just power machines — we keep North American industry running.

    Join forces with us and unlock a breadth and scale of opportunities you won’t find anywhere else.

    With over 250 locations and 3,500+ employees, SunSource is the leading value-added industrial distributor and solutions provider for North America’s industrial and high-tech operators. Our customers rely on us for our vast portfolio of mission-critical components, our unrivaled industry expertise and technical capabilities, our expansive network with long-standing partnerships, and our commitment to driving technological innovation.

    SunSource and our affiliate brands include Amazon Hose & Rubber, Applied Controls, Callahan Weber Hydraulics, Carotek, Denver Industrial Pumps, D/J Industrial, Electro-Matic, Energy Hydraulics, Ford-Gelatt, Fluid Process Equipment, GHX Industrial, K+S Services, Lubrication Equipment & Supply, Master Pumps & Power, McCarty Equipment, Mission Controls, Paragon Technologies, Perfection Servo, Precision Zone Industrial Electronics, Process Solutions Integration, Price Engineering, P.S.I. Fluid Power, Ryan Herco Flow Solutions, Stuart Hose & Pipe, The Hope Group, United Central, Western Hydrostatics, and Western Integrated Technologies.

    Do work you can be proud of, with a team adding true value for our customers, our industry, and our world as a whole. We’re stronger together.

    We may be many brands, but at our core we’re one company, one culture and one powerful operating system that keeps North American industry running.

    Industry
    Manufacturing & Production
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Addison, IL
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    sun-source.com
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