Fluid Power & Automation Business Development Specialist - Outside Sales

SunSource

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field preferred or equivalent experience
  • Fluid Power certification a plus
  • 5+ years in industrial sales, particularly hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Strong solution-based or consultative selling background
  • Experience in developing sales proposals and account plans
  • Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Familiarity with industrial automation or PLCs is advantageous
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
  • Self-motivated and organized in customer-facing roles
  • Collaborative mindset focused on team success

Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow long-term relationships with key decision makers
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities
  • Conduct regular customer visits and technical sales discussions
  • Provide consultative solutions leveraging hydraulic and pneumatic capabilities
  • Prepare and deliver customer proposals and solution recommendations
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions
  • Maintain an active pipeline and manage customer relationships through CRM
  • Partner with manufacturer representatives on key sales calls
  • Develop and execute a territory business plan for sales growth

Benefits

  • Work with a recognized leader in fluid power distribution
  • Represent industry-leading manufacturers
  • Opportunity to own and grow your territory
  • Collaborative culture with strong technical and operational support
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Full Job Description
We are seeking a results-driven Outside Sales Account Manager to grow our presence in the Salt Lake City market.

This role is ideal for a sales professional with experience in fluid power, industrial distribution, or engineered solutions who enjoys building relationships, solving technical challenges, and developing new business opportunities.

In this role, you will own and grow a territory by developing strong relationships with key decision makers, identifying customer needs, and delivering tailored fluid power solutions that drive value for our customers.

This role needs to be home based within a reasonable proximity to Salt Lake City, UT

Essential Functions

  • Develop and grow long-term relationships with engineers, purchasing leaders, maintenance teams, and operations decision makers
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities within your territory
  • Conduct regular customer visits, prospecting activities, and technical sales discussions
  • Provide consultative solutions that leverage WIT's hydraulic, pneumatic, and engineered system capabilities
  • Prepare and deliver customer proposals, presentations, and solution recommendations
  • Collaborate with internal teams including engineering, operations, purchasing, and leadership to deliver the right solutions
  • Maintain an active pipeline of opportunities and manage customer relationships through our CRM platform
  • Partner with manufacturer representatives and leadership on key sales calls and strategic opportunities
  • Develop and execute a territory business plan to achieve sales and margin growth


Experience, Education and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field is preferred, OR equivalent industry experience
  • Fluid Power certification is a plus
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial sales, preferably hydraulics and pneumatics.
  • Strong background in solution-based or consultative selling
  • Experience developing sales proposals, presentations, and account plans
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Familiarity with industrial automation, mechanical systems, electrical controls, or PLCs is a plus
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems
  • Self-motivated, organized, and able to thrive in a customer-facing sales environment
  • A collaborative mindset and commitment to supporting team success


Why Join Us?

  • Work with a recognized leader in fluid power distribution and engineered solutions
  • Represent industry-leading manufacturers
  • Opportunity to own and grow your territory
  • Collaborative culture with strong technical and operational support
  • Competitive compensation and benefits


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