Industrial Sales Development Program - Account Manager Trainee
SunSource · Cleveland, OH · 3 days ago
On-siteProject Management$50k–$65k/yrFull-time
Why GO2?
- Comprehensive classroom, technical, and hands-on training
- Dedicated mentorship and coaching from experienced sales professionals
- Exposure to multiple industrial technologies, products, and markets
- Real customer interaction and outside sales experience
- A clear path to a full-time Account Manager position
- Long-term career growth opportunities across SunSource's nationwide network of companies
What You Will Do
- Participate in a structured training program at one of our sales development hubs
- Learn consultative outside sales, territory management, and customer relationship development
- Receive product and application training from experienced technical and sales professionals
- Work alongside experienced Account Managers during customer visits and joint sales calls
- Build relationships with new and existing customers and develop product recommendations and technical solutions that improve productivity
- Gain hands-on experience with prospecting, quoting, negotiating, and closing business
- Receive ongoing coaching, mentorship, and professional development throughout the program
What You Will Need
- Desire a career in outside sales
- Associate, technical, or bachelor's degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Sales, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred
- Internship experience in manufacturing, distribution, engineering, customer service, or sales is a plus
- Mechanical curiosity and an interest in learning how industrial systems and equipment work
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Competitive mindset, strong work ethic, and desire to succeed in a performance-driven environment
- Ability to begin employment in Summer, Fall, or Winter 2026
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed, including occasional overnight travel
- Depending on location/position, willingness to relocate for approximately 12 months during training and relocate again for permanent placement upon successful completion of the program
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation: $50,000–$65,000 + incentive during the training program, dependent upon business unit, training/territory location, degree, and experience
- Relocation assistance, where applicable
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Technical training and ongoing professional development
- Career advancement opportunities across SunSource and our family of companies
- Upon successful completion of the program, promotion to Account Manager, with eligibility for commission and other incentives
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.