Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Activity Monitoring (BAM), Cold Calling Skills, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Consultative Sales, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Support/Service, Develop and Maintain Customers, Direct Sales, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Exceeded Sales Goal, Field Sales, Fluid Systems Engineering, Forecasting, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Market Trend Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Mobile Plant/Equipment, Mobile Technology, Motion Control, Negotiation Skills, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Performance Management, Power Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Pumps, Purchasing/Procurement, Regional Sales, Reimbursement, Revenue Growth, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Presentation, Sales Prospecting, Sales Tools, Software Administration, Solution Sales, Strategic Planning, Systems Engineering, Technical Presentation, Technical Sales, Technical Support, Territory Management, Willing to Travel
OEM Account Manager - Mobile Fluid Power
Des Moines, IA 50301 / Ames, IA 50010 / Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
SunSource - Outside Sales & Sales Management /
Outside Sales & Sales Management /
Remote
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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
SunSource Mobile Technology Services is one of North America's leading providers of mobile fluid power, hydraulic, and motion control solutions. We partner with OEMs and industrial customers to deliver engineered hydraulic systems, value-added assemblies, inventory management programs, repair services, and technical expertise that keep equipment operating at peak performance.
We're looking for an experienced OEM Account Manager - Mobile Fluid Power to expand our presence within the mobile equipment market. This role is ideal for a consultative sales professional with direct experience selling mobile hydraulic components, fluid power systems, and engineered solutions to OEM manufacturers. If you enjoy solving complex customer challenges, building long-term partnerships, and growing a high-potential territory, we'd like to hear from you.
Essential Functions
- Develop and execute a strategic territory sales plan to grow existing OEM accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
- Prospect, qualify, and develop new customers through networking, referrals, cold calling, customer visits, and technical sales presentations.
- Utilize your mobile fluid power and hydraulic application expertise to recommend engineered solutions that improve customer performance, productivity, and reliability.
- Build trusted relationships with OEM engineering, operations, purchasing, and leadership teams to become their preferred fluid power partner.
- Collaborate with experienced customer service, engineering, and technical support teams to deliver outstanding customer solutions and exceed sales objectives.
- Effectively manage your territory using CRM, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and other sales tools to prioritize opportunities, track activity, and forecast business.
- Stay current on mobile hydraulic technologies, products, and market trends to identify new opportunities and provide value-added recommendations.
Experience, Education, & Skills
- Two- or four-year technical degree preferred, with emphasis in Engineering, Fluid Power, Hydraulics, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Minimum of 2 years of outside sales experience selling mobile fluid power or hydraulic components, systems, or solutions to OEM manufacturers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mobile hydraulic systems, including products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, hose & fittings, filtration, manifolds, or related fluid power components.
- Experience providing product application support, troubleshooting, and engineered hydraulic solutions.
- Value-added industrial distribution or engineered solutions sales experience preferred.
- Fluid Power Certification is a plus.
- Proven ability to develop lasting customer relationships and consistently grow sales.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CRM software.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Willingness to travel overnight as needed within the assigned territory.
We Offer
- Industry competitive compensation plan (Base/Commission)
- Medical / Dental / Vision / 401K
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing development opportunities
- Mileage Reimbursement
- The opportunity to work alongside one of North America's most experienced teams in mobile fluid power and hydraulic solutions.
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture that supports career growth, continuous learning, and long-term success.
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SunSource
SunSource, a leader in industrial and mobile fluid power distribution for the past 70 years, provides customers with innovative solutions that help reduce maintenance costs, lower operating costs and increase productivity. The solutions are part of the SunSource Advantage: a comprehensive program offering design and engineering support; supply chain optimization; productivity solutions; value-added services; and repair capabilities.
500 to 999 employees
http://www.sun-source.com/