Outside Sales Account Manager - Fluid Connectors

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This role emphasizes building technical partnerships with customers while providing fluid connector solutions and collaborating with internal teams to drive sales.
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 If you enjoy being in front of customers, working through applications, and turning technical expertise into long-term partnerships, this role is built for you. Essential Functions
  • Own and grow your territory by managing existing accounts and developing new OEM and end-user relationships
  • Plan and execute weekly sales calls using CRM to prioritize opportunities and drive results
  • Sell solutions, not just components — design and propose fluid connector solutions including hoses, tube fittings, quick couplings, and instrumentation
  • Be the technical expert — apply your motion control knowledge to identify, specify, and close opportunities
  • Collaborate internally with inside sales, application engineers, marketing, and management to deliver best-in-class customer support
  • Run product demos and Lunch-and-Learns at customer sites with factory and THG resources
  • Stay sharp by attending product training, factory schools, and sales meetings
  • Work with vendor partners through joint sales calls and networking opportunities
  • Create cross-selling opportunities by promoting other Hope Group divisions and services
  • Resolve issues proactively — investigate concerns and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Experience, Education and Skills
  • 2+ years of industrial field sales experience
  • Strong background in fluid connectors, or related products/systems
  • Hands-on experience with hoses, tube fittings, quick couplings, and instrumentation is preferred
  • Ability to identify, select, and specify components based on customer applications
  • Comfortable working independently in the field and collaborating with internal teams
  • Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills
  • Technically proficient with MS Office products and ability to learn and effectively use a CRM system
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (mechanical, electrical, or engineering disciplines a plus)
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the territory
  • Why The Hope Group?
  • Market leader in fluid power and motion control
  • Deep engineering, fabrication, and manufacturer support
  • Diverse customer base across OEM and MRO markets
  • Autonomy to manage your territory like a business
  • Backed by SunSource — a stable, growth-focused organization
  • If you’re a technically minded sales professional who wants to be valued for what you know, not just what you sell, The Hope Group offers the platform to grow.
  • 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

    SunSource specializes in the distribution of industrial and mobile fluid power components, offering innovative solutions that enhance productivity and reduce maintenance and operating costs through a comprehensive program that includes design support, ...

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