Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Development Program

Boston, MA 02110 on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 11, 2026 Last posted February 11, 2026
Job description
The Hope Group, A SunSource Company, is New England’s leading provider of fluid power and motion control solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and MROs. The Hope Group has over 100,000 square feet of warehousing, fabrication, and administration facilities to complement its manufacturing capacity.  We’re more than a parts distributor. Our customers rely on us to help identify and solve the efficiency and productivity challenges they face.  www.thehopegroup.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 work in Summer/Winter 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 #thgassc
About this role

Summary

Participate in training and develop skills for industrial sales and account management.

Job title

Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee – Development Program

Experience level

entry level

Industry

distribution

Location requirements

Relocate for training and final placement, remote not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationrelocate

Preferred skills

fluid powerengineeringdistributionsales internship

Specializations

fluid powersalestrainingcustomer relations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site