Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Mobile Hydraulic Solutions

About the role

SunSource is hiring individuals wanting to start a career focused on applying and selling hydraulic and pneumatic solutions that help customers’ mobile equipment operate more efficiently and intelligently. In this role you will begin your career in SunSource’s Grow Our Own (GO2) Sales Training Program, based at the Mobile Engineering Center in Savage, MN.

Key responsibilities

• Receive ongoing mentorship and professional development, including Fluid Power certification.
• Participate in in-depth product training on fluid power components and systems.
• Learn full‑cycle outside sales skills and prospecting techniques.
• 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.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• 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).
• Demonstrated technical aptitude with mechanical and/or electrical principles.
• Clear and concise communication, presentation, and phone skills.
• Professional business etiquette and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Willingness and ability to relocate for 18 months to Savage, MN.
• Willingness and ability to relocate after completion of the GO2 training program.

Required skills

• Mechanical principles
• Electrical principles
• Fluid Power
• Fluid Process
• Fluid Conveyance

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance and 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training.