Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee - Mobile Hydraulic Solution Sales
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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
Looking to use your technical education to provide cutting-edge solutions for customers building Agricultural or Construction machinery?
SunSource is hiring individuals wanting to start a career focused on applying and selling hydraulic and pneumatic solutions that help our 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 our Mobile Engineering Center in Mississauga, ON .
During your first year, you will participate in a structured rotational development program within Fluid Power, learning SunSource products and systems used in Heavy Duty Mobile Equipment, including machines for
- Construction
- Agriculture
- Railway
- Transportation
- Forestry
You will receive hands-on exposure to our complete systems solutions while learning SunSource’s sales methodology, including
- Prospecting and territory planning
- Account and relationship management
- Negotiation fundamentals
- Customer problem-solving strategies
- In-depth technical product training on components and systems for the Mobile Equipment Industry
- Exposure to multiple departments, including: Applications Engineering, Design Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, Repair & Operations, Sales and customer service training, Continuous mentorship and support, High visibility to senior leadership, and a clear and defined career growth path.
What to Expect?
- Willingness and ability to relocate for 18 months to our Mississauga, ON location, with an end territory to be in the Toronto region
- Upon successful completion of the GO2 program, you will be promoted to an Account Manager role, where you will manage your own territory and continue growing your career with SunSource.
What is Expected of You?
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Agribusiness , or related field (preferred) OR Associates degree from a Fluid Power–specific program OR 1–2 years of related experience or internship and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Desire to build a career in industrial sales
- Demonstrated technical aptitude with mechanical and/or electrical principles, much of what we do requires applying mechanical and/or electrical principles on mobile and industrial equipment
- Clear and concise communication, presentation, and phone skills
- Professional business etiquette
- Entrepreneurial mindset with resilience and drive
Sun Source Offers
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, Dental, and 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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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The application
Your details, then 5 questions.
- 1.Are you over the age of 18?Yes or no
- 2.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
- 3.In order to maintain your continued ability to work, will you in the future require this company’s immigration sponsorship for work authorization? This includes if you will in the future require support for H-1B (including transfer, amendmeYes or no
- 4.What is your desired annual salary or hourly rate of pay?Short answer
- 5.APPLICANT STATEMENT: I certify that all information I have provided in order to apply for and secure work with SunSource ("the employer") and it's affiliate companies is true, complete and correct. I understand that the employer does not unPick any: Yes, I have read and understand this APPLICANT STATEMENT
From SunSource's apply page, checked 10 Nov 2026.
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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