Industrial Sales Development Program - Account Manager Trainee

Ready to Launch Your Sales Career?

Don't settle for an entry-level job that simply gives you a place to start.Build a career with a company that will invest in your development.

TheGrow Our Own (GO2) Industrial Sales Development Program is a12-month, structured training program designed forrecent graduates and early-career professionals who want to build a successful career inindustrial sales.

You'll gainhands-on training, dedicated mentorship, and real-world customer experience while learning from experienced sales and technical professionals. Most importantly, you'll have aclear path to a full-time Account Manager role, where you'll manage your own territory, build customer relationships, and help solvecomplex industrial challenges.

No previous industrial sales experience is required. We're looking formotivated, curious individuals who enjoy building relationships, solving problems, and want to build along-term career within SunSource and our family of companies.

Why GO2?

• Comprehensive classroom, technical, and hands-on training
• Dedicated mentorship and coaching from experienced sales professionals
• Exposure tomultiple industrial technologies, products, and markets
• Real customer interaction and outside sales experience
• A clear path to a full-timeAccount Manager position
• Long-term career growth opportunities across SunSource's nationwide network of companies

What You Will Do

• Participate in astructured training program at one of oursales development hubs. Training locations may includeChicago, Houston, Minneapolis, and other company locations.
• Learnconsultative outside sales, territory management, and customer relationship development
• Receiveproduct and application training from experienced technical and sales professionals
• Work alongside experienced Account Managers duringcustomer visits and joint sales calls
• Build relationships withnew and existing customers and developproduct recommendations and technical solutions that improve productivity
• Gain hands-on experience withprospecting, quoting, negotiating, and closing business
• Receiveongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development throughout the program

What You Will Need

We're looking for individuals who areinterested in sales, motivated to learn, enjoy solving problems, and thrive in a relationship-driven environment.

• • Desire a career in outside sales
  • Associate, technical, or bachelor's degree inIndustrial Distribution, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Sales, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred
  • Internship experience in manufacturing, distribution, engineering, customer service, or sales is a plus
  • Mechanical curiosity and an interest in learning how industrial systems and equipment work
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Competitive mindset, strong work ethic, and desire to succeed in a performance-driven environment
  • Ability to begin employment inSummer, Fall, or Winter 2026
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed, including occasional overnight travel
  • Depending on location/position, willingness torelocate for approximately 12 months during training and relocate again forpermanent placement upon successful completion of the program

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: $50,000–$65,000 + incentive during the training program,dependent upon business unit, training/territory location, degree, and experience
• Relocation assistance, where applicable
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Technical training and ongoing professional development
• Career advancement opportunities across SunSource and our family of companies
• Upon successful completion of the program, promotion toAccount Manager, with eligibility forcommission and other incentives

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