Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Fluid Power Components and Solutions

SunSource

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, or Engineering OR 2-year technical degree in Fluid Power preferred
  • 3+ years of industrial sales experience, particularly in value-added sales strongly preferred
  • 2+ years in Fluid Power sales strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of Automation or Motion Control is a plus
  • Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets
  • Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving mindset
  • Consultative, value-added sales approach

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales growth to meet and exceed annual goals
  • Win new business by prospecting and converting customers
  • Develop key strategic accounts for long-term growth
  • Conduct detailed needs assessments and tailor solutions
  • Deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and quotations
  • Negotiate deals that maximize customer and company value
  • Ensure customer satisfaction with responsive service
  • Collaborate with internal technical and service teams
  • Utilize CRM tools to track metrics and manage opportunities
  • Engage in continuous improvement and training through SunSource University

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation / commission plan
  • Vehicle allowance
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, vacation)
  • Ongoing professional development and technical training
  • Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a growing market
  • Supportive, team-driven culture focused on customer success
Full Job Description
Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on winning new business and building long-term customer relationships? We're looking for an Outside Sales Account Manager to join our team and lead growth within the Dallas, TX market.

In this role, you'll combine your technical expertise in Fluid Power with strategic sales acumen to develop new accounts, grow existing business, and deliver innovative solutions to customers.

Essential Functions

  • Drive Sales Growth: Meet and exceed annual sales and gross profit goals.
  • Win New Business: Prospect, follow up, and convert new OEM, Capital Project, and MRO customers.
  • Develop Target Accounts: Identify and focus on key strategic accounts for long-term growth.
  • Understand Customer Needs: Conduct detailed needs assessments and develop tailored solutions based on technical and business insights.
  • Deliver Winning Proposals: Create compelling proposals, presentations, and quotations that align with customer requirements.
  • Negotiate for Success: Close deals that maximize value for both the customer and the company.
  • Ensure Customer Satisfaction: Provide responsive, on-time, and error-free service while proactively solving problems.
  • Collaborate Internally: Leverage internal technical and service resources to deliver the best solutions.
  • Utilize CRM Tools: Track metrics, manage opportunities, and report weekly progress.
  • Continuous Improvement: Participate in weekly accountability meetings and ongoing training through SunSource University


Experience, Education and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, or Engineering OR 2-year technical degree in Fluid Power is preferred
  • 3+ years of industrial sales experience, experience with value-add sales is strongly preferred
  • 2+ years in Fluid Power sales is strongly preferred
  • Knowledge of Automation or Motion Control a plus
  • Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets
  • Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving mindset
  • Consultative, value-added sales approach
  • Excellent communication, planning, and negotiation skills
  • Self-motivated, organized, and competitive
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Overnight travel may be required at times


How Success is Measured

  • Achievement of sales, margin, and quote goals
  • Growth in new customers and target accounts
  • Consistent CRM activity and call cadence
  • Cross-selling success and collaboration across business units
  • Demonstration of creativity, initiative, and teamwork


Why Join Us?

  • Competitive compensation / commission plan
  • Vehicle Allowance
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, vacation)
  • Ongoing professional development and technical training
  • Opportunity to make a measurable impact in a growing market
  • Supportive, team-driven culture focused on customer success


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