Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Supply / Mining

About the role

SunSource, through its United Central Industrial Supply company, is looking for an energetic, self-driven Account Manager (field / outside sales) to promote and facilitate the sale of industrial supplies to core and target accounts in the Beckley, WV metropolitan area. Overnight travel may be required.

Key responsibilities

• Plan markets and research opportunities with core and target accounts in each territory
• Work with branch managers and company personnel to promote product lines to those accounts
• Develop action plans for each territory to capture a major share of core and target business
• Visit customer sites daily to assess needs, take orders, promote current and new products and build relationships with mine-level personnel
• Work with Inventory Control on stock levels and obsolete inventory

Required profile

• HS Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in business, marketing, sales, mechanical or engineering
• At least 1 year of industrial outside sales experience
• Preferred: sales experience in hydraulic hose and fittings, industrial hose, safety products (gas detection, breathing apparatus, safety MRO), general MRO, lubricants, filtration, electrical products, wire and cable and communication products
• Preferred: experience selling to mining customers
• Track record of progressive sales results
• Valid driver's license

Required skills

• Clear and concise verbal and written communication
• MS Office Suite
• Ability to learn and use a CRM

What we offer

• Competitive industry compensation plan
• Medical, dental, vision and 401K coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development