District Sales Manager - Fluid Process Systems and Products

<p><span style="font-size: 16px;">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 </span></p><p><br></p><p> </p><p data-start="62" data-end="393">We are seeking a driven and strategic sales leader to lead an established team covering the Upper Midwest region. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day sales activities, develop high-performing Account Managers, and drive profitable growth across<strong> Fluid Process markets including fluid handling, filtration, and process systems.</strong></p> <p data-start="395" data-end="482">This position is based in the Great Lakes region and requires approximately 50% travel.</p> <p></p> <p></p><p><br></p><b>Essential Functions</b><div> <ul> <li data-start="509" data-end="564" data-section-id="7f47wk">Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8 Account Managers</li> <li data-start="565" data-end="623" data-section-id="eqzvq6">Drive growth in revenue, market share, and profitability</li> <li data-start="624" data-end="680" data-section-id="1ew7aq8">Develop and execute district and territory sales plans</li> <li data-start="681" data-end="756" data-section-id="vkxopu">Support prospecting, customer engagement, quoting, and closing activities</li> <li data-start="757" data-end="827" data-section-id="97jeeq">Monitor team performance and implement improvement plans when needed</li> <li data-start="828" data-end="878" data-section-id="mkscg1">Build strong supplier and customer relationships</li> <li data-start="879" data-end="947" data-section-id="1v1qwwa">Partner with internal teams on inventory and strategic initiatives</li> <li data-start="948" data-end="1006" data-section-id="l10haj">Review forecasts, sales reports, and performance metrics</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>Experience, Education and Skills</b><div> <ul type="disc"> <li>High school diploma or equivalent is required</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Sales, or related is preferred</li> <li><strong>5+ years of distribution sales experience of industrial components.  Experience selling components and services within Fluid Process markets (fluid systems, fluid handling, fluid filtration, etc.) is highly preferred</strong>  </li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>3+ years of supervisory / management experience of an outside sales team   </strong></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Demonstrated ability to successfully lead, motivate, develop, and manage a sales team to profitable sales growth</strong></li> <li style="font-weight: bold;"><strong>Ability to drive productivity improvement and help account managers achieve higher sales levels</strong></li> <li>P&L familiarity, including the ability to work with and/or produce budgets, forecasts, sales reports, etc.</li> <li>Must have clear and concise verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated strategic thinking skills</li> <li>Computer proficiency is required including MS Office and the ability to learn and use a CRM system.  </li> <li>Must have a valid driver's license</li> <li>Overnight travel will be required </li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><b>Why SunSource? </b><div> <ul data-start="2948" data-end="3327"> <li data-start="2948" data-end="3027" data-section-id="4e10xx">Lead an established and growing sales team across a large strategic territory</li> <li data-start="3028" data-end="3100" data-section-id="1fmoqli">Opportunity to directly influence business growth and market expansion</li> <li data-start="3101" data-end="3173" data-section-id="190jbfq">Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement</li> <li data-start="3174" data-end="3249" data-section-id="qwxmso">Career advancement opportunities within a growing industrial organization</li> <li data-start="3250" data-end="3327" data-section-id="1f4cik1">Competitive compensation package including salary, incentives, and benefits</li> <li data-start="3250" data-end="3327" data-section-id="1f4cik1">If you are a motivated sales leader who enjoys developing people, building customer relationships, and driving results, we’d love to hear from you.</li> </ul> </div><p><br></p><p></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10px;">We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. 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