SunSource

Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Development Program

SunSource  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

SunSource and its family of companies represent 200+ locations and 3,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies.  We provide customers with products and solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Service & Repair. www.sun-source.com
Launch Your Career in Industrial Sales!Grow Our Own (GO2) – Industrial Sales Development Program
What is GO2? GO2 is our 12-to-18-month development program designed for recent graduates interested in a career in industrial sales. 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. 

What You will Do

  • Participate in structured training at one of our sales hubs.
  • Receive ongoing mentorship and professional development.
  • Provided in-depth product training.
  • Learn full cycle outside sales skills.
  • Work alongside experienced Account Managers on joint sales calls.
  • Build relationships with new and existing customers.
  • Solve real-world customer problems through technical and product solutions.

What You will Need

  • Associate degree or technical training in a related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, or related field (preferred).
  • Coursework, training or certifications in Fluid Power, Fluid Process, or Fluid Conveyance (preferred).
  • Internship or co-op experience in a sales/distribution or manufacturing environment (preferred).
  • Mechanical interest and aptitude.
  • Ability to start in Spring or Summer 2026.
  • Willingness to relocate for training (12+ months) and for final placement at completion of program.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to be outgoing, friendly, approachable and build relationships with peers and potential customers.
  • 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
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
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