Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Development Program
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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
Launch Your Career in Industrial Sales!
Grow Our Own (GO2) – Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee Development Program
GO2 is our 12-month development program designed for recent graduates and early career individuals who are interested in starting a career in industrial sales. You will receive comprehensive training, hands-on experience, and dedicated mentorship, preparing you to transition into a full-time outside sales/account manager role within an assigned territory with SunSource .
What You will Do
- Participate in structured training at our headquarters where you will receive ongoing mentorship, professional development, and in-depth product training
- Learn full cycle outside sales skills and build relationships with new and existing customers to solve real-world customer problems through technical and product solutions
- Work alongside experienced Account Managers on joint sales calls visiting customers on-site
What You will Need
- Associate degree or technical training and 2 years of experience in a related field OR bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Sales, in Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Business, or related field
- Internship or co-op experience in a sales/distribution or manufacturing environment or individuals with mechanical interest/aptitude preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to be outgoing, friendly, approachable to build relationships with peers and potential customers with a commitment to delivering top results in a performance-based environment
- Ability to relocate to Addison, IL for 12 months of training at our corporate headquarters
What We Offer
This is a full-time, paid position with a transition into a full-time Account Manager upon completion of the program.
- Flexible start date + relocation (if applicable)
- Competitive compensation package + bonus
- Medical, dental, vision insurance + 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
Compensation: $55,000 to $65,000 / year with opportunity for bonus during the training program.
At successful completion of the training program you will be promoted to an Account Manager and eligible for sales commission.
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
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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