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Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Development Program

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The posting

GHX Industrial, a SunSource company, is a growing, dynamic organization with roots traced back to 1937. GHX today is a highly recognized value-added distributor and fabricator of industrial gaskets and hoses with offices nationwide. GHX’s customer base consists of large refining and petrochemical customers, upstream oil and gas service and supply companies, OEMs, and mineral and mining enterprises.

www.ghxinc.com

What is GO2?

GO2 is our 12-to-18-month development program designed for recent graduates interested in a career in industrial sales. You will receive comprehensive training, hands on experience, and dedicated mentorship, preparing you to transition into a full-time sales role in an assigned territory.

This position is for our GHX Industrial business. Training will occur in a GHX facility, likely in Houston. At completion of the training program, you will be transferred to your assigned sales territory. Relocation expenses will be provided.

What You will Do

  • Participate in structured training at the GHX headquarters in Houston, TX
  • Receive ongoing mentorship and professional development
  • Provided in-depth product training
  • Learn full cycle outside sales skills
  • 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

What You will Need

  • Associate degree or technical training in a related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, or related field (preferred)
  • 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)
  • Mechanical interest and aptitude
  • Willingness to relocate for training and for final placement at completion of program
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to be outgoing, friendly, approachable and build relationships with peers and potential customers
  • Competitive in nature with a passion for winning and a commitment to delivering top results in a performance-based environment

What We Offer

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

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 ).

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Taken from SunSource's own posting, last seen live on 14 Nov 2026.

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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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