SunSource

Outside Sales Representative - Industrial Supply

SunSource  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Stuart Hose & Pipe, a SunSource company, is the leading hose and pipe distributer in the Southwest with over 70,000 in-stock products.  We service a vast range of markets including Oil & Gas, Petrochem, Industrial, Food & Beverage, Construction, Agriculture and many more.  Our team of experts raise the bar.  www.stuarthose.com
We don’t just sell parts — we solve problems in the field That’s what sets our team apart. We’re looking for a driven Outside Sales Representative to own and grow the Houston territory, building strong customer relationships while expanding our footprint with new accounts.

Essential Functions

  • Own your territory – manage and grow existing accounts while aggressively developing new business
  • Be in front of customers – uncover needs, recommend solutions, and become a trusted partner
  • Hunt and grow – source new opportunities through prospecting, cold calling, and referrals
  • Hit the numbers – meet or exceed revenue and margin goals with the support of experienced leadership
  • Sell solutions, not SKUs – recommend hose, pipe, and related products based on real-world applications
  • Problem-solve in the field – investigate customer challenges and deliver practical, value-driven solutions
  • Stay sharp – keep up with industry trends, products, and best practices
  • Collaborate internally – work closely with operations, customer service, and technical teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience
  • Stay organized – maintain accurate records, quotes, and customer interactions

Experience, Education and Skills

  • 2+ years of industrial sales experience (hose, pipe, fluid power, or related industries preferred)
  • Mechanically inclined and comfortable working in industrial environments
  • Strong communicator who can build credibility with plant managers, maintenance teams, and buyers
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (HS Diploma or GED required)
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the territory

Why Stuart Hose & Pipe?

  • Market-leading product availability and technical expertise
  • Established brand with strong operational support
  • Opportunity to sell into diverse, resilient industries
  • Autonomy to run your territory like a business
  • Backed by SunSource — a financially strong, growth-oriented organization
  • If you’re an industrial sales professional who thrives on building relationships, solving problems, and winning business, this is a territory worth owning.
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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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