Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Hose & Gasket Supply

Bartlett , United States

TLDR

This role involves managing a defined sales territory, building long-term customer relationships, and providing tailored hose and fitting solutions.

GHX Industrial, a SunSource company, is a growing, dynamic organization with roots traced back to 1937. GHX today is a highly recognized value-added distributor and fabricator of industrial gaskets and hoses with offices nationwide. GHX’s customer base consists of large refining and petrochemical customers, upstream oil and gas service and supply companies, OEMs, and mineral and mining enterprises. www.ghxinc.com  If you know industrial hose and fittings and love being in front of customers, this role is for you. GHX is looking for a driven Account Manager to grow and support a defined territory in Memphis, TN and surrounding areas. This is a true relationship-based industrial sales role—owning your territory, building trust with customers, and becoming their go-to partner for hose and fitting solutions. Essential Functions
  • Own and grow a defined sales territory, managing both existing customers and new prospects
  • Build strong, long-term relationships by understanding customer applications and solving real problems
  • Prospect for new business through cold calls, referrals, and face-to-face sales visits
  • Develop and execute a territory sales plan in partnership with leadership
  • Apply your hose and fittings expertise to accurately specify products and support customer orders
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business
  • Sell responsibly and profitably, meeting gross margin expectations
  • Use CRM and sales tools to plan your time, manage opportunities, and track territory performance
  • Be visible and responsive by communicating with customers in person, by phone, and via email
  • Experience, Education and Skills
  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
  • 3+ years of industrial sales experience (hose & fittings experience strongly preferred)
  • Solid working knowledge of industrial hose, fittings, and related applications
  • A natural relationship builder who earns trust quickly
  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating with internal teams
  • Strong organization and time-management skills in a fast-paced, territory-based role
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM systems
  • Detail-oriented with strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the territory (occasional overnight travel)
  • Why Amazon Hose?
  • You’ll represent a respected name in the industry, sell products customers truly rely on, and have the autonomy to run your territory like your own business—while being backed by a strong team, inventory, and support structure.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.  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 accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address.  This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click hereaquí).   

    SunSource is a leader in the distribution of industrial and mobile fluid power components, providing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and minimize costs for a wide range of industries including manufacturing, construction, and oil and gas. We offer a robust selection of products and expert design support, ensuring that clients, from small OEMs to large enterprises, receive tailored solutions that meet their operational needs.

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