District Sales Manager - Fluid Process Filtration & Products
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The posting
SunSource and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value-added solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, Automation, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. www.sun-source.com
We are seeking a driven and strategic sales leader to lead an established team covering the Upper Midwest region. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day sales activities, develop high-performing Account Managers, and drive profitable growth acrossFluid Process markets including fluid handling, filtration, and process systems.
This position is based in the Great Lakes region and requires approximately 50% travel.
Essential Functions
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8 Account Managers
- Drive growth in revenue, market share, and profitability
- Develop and execute district and territory sales plans
- Support prospecting, customer engagement, quoting, and closing activities
- Monitor team performance and implement improvement plans when needed
- Build strong supplier and customer relationships
- Partner with internal teams on inventory and strategic initiatives
- Review forecasts, sales reports, and performance metrics
Experience, Education and Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Sales, or related is preferred
- 5+ years of distribution sales experience of industrial components. Experience selling components and services within Fluid Process markets (fluid systems, fluid handling, fluid filtration, etc.) is highly preferred
- 3+ years of supervisory / management experience of an outside sales team
- Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, motivate, develop, and manage a sales team to profitable sales growth
- Ability to drive productivity improvement and help account managers achieve higher sales levels
- P&L familiarity, including the ability to work with and/or produce budgets, forecasts, sales reports, etc.
- Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated strategic thinking skills
- Computer proficiency is required including MS Office and the ability to learn and use a CRM system.
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Overnight travel will be required
Why SunSource?
- Lead an established and growing sales team across a large strategic territory
- Opportunity to directly influence business growth and market expansion
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing industrial organization
- Competitive compensation package including salary, incentives, and benefits
- If you are a motivated sales leader who enjoys developing people, building customer relationships, and driving results, we’d love to hear from you.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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 accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí ). Sun-Source | Privacy Policy
Where you can sell from
Fully remote, for people based in United States.
Taken from SunSource's own posting, last seen live on 14 Nov 2026.
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- 1.Which location are you applying for?Pick one · optional
- 2.Are you over the age of 18?Yes or no
- 3.Do you currently require this company’s immigration sponsorship for work authorization in order to onboard and work with this company? This includes if you require support for H-1B (including transfer, amendment, extension, and/or annual quYes or no
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About SunSource
Hydraulic and pneumatic components, hose and fittings, pumps and fluid handling, process filtration, valves and instrumentation, automation and motion control parts, plus repair and engineered systems, sold through more than 270 locations to manufacturers, machine builders, mines and energy producers.
Pay schedule: Account managers earn salary plus commission, some on a draw or monthly guarantee until they switch to commission, often with a company vehicle or car allowance, plus medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with match and tuition reimbursement; GO2 trainees are salaried and move to commission once promoted to a territory.
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