Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Development Program
SunSource
Apply to this job Houston, TX 77044 on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted July 17, 2025 Last posted July 17, 2025
Job description
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, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair. www.sun-source.com
Launch Your Career in Industrial Sales!
Grow Our Own (GO2) – Industrial Sales Development Program
What is GO2?
GO2 is our 12-to-18-month development program designed for recent graduates interested in a career in industrial sales. You will receive comprehensive training, hands on experience, and dedicated mentorship, preparing you to transition into a full-time sales role in an assigned territory.
What You will Do
- Participate in structured training at one of our sales hubs.
- Receive ongoing mentorship and professional development.
- Provided in-depth product training.
- Learn full cycle outside sales skills.
- Work alongside experienced Account Managers on joint sales calls.
- Build relationships with new and existing customers.
- Solve real-world customer problems through technical and product solutions.
What You will Need
- Associate degree or technical training in a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Distribution, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, or related field (preferred).
- Coursework, training or certifications in Fluid Power, Fluid Process, or Fluid Conveyance (preferred).
- Internship or co-op experience in a sales/distribution or manufacturing environment (preferred).
- Mechanical interest and aptitude.
- Ability to start in Spring or Summer 2026.
- Willingness to relocate for training (12+ months) and for final placement at completion of program.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to be outgoing, friendly, approachable and build relationships with peers and potential customers.
- Competitive in nature with a passion for winning and a commitment to delivering top results in a performance-based environment.
What we Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Medical, dental, vision insurance + 401(k)
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy
About this role
Summary
Participate in sales training, build relationships, and learn full cycle outside sales skills.
Job title
Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Development Program
Experience level
entry level
Industry
industrial distribution
Location requirements
Houston, TX; remote work allowed for relocation required
Salary
Not specified
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationrelocation
Preferred skills
mechanical interestsales internshiptechnical training
Specializations
industrial salesfluid powerfluid processsales training
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Houston, TX, USA
On-site City
Houston, TX, USA
Remote City