Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Supply (Mining Products, Lubrication, MRO)
- SunSource
- Elko, Nevada
- Full Time
If you enjoy building relationships, solving customer challenges, and spending your time in the field rather than behind a desk, this could be the opportunity for you.
We are seeking a motivated Outside Sales Account Manager to drive growth and support existing customer relationships throughout the Elko, Nevada territory. This role is ideal for a sales professional who enjoys building customer partnerships, identifying new business opportunities, and working directly with mining and industrial operations to solve equipment reliability and maintenance challenges.
Essential Functions- Develop and execute territory growth plans focused on increasing sales and market share within mining and industrial accounts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with maintenance, reliability, operations, purchasing, and management personnel at customer sites.
- Conduct regular customer visits to identify opportunities, assess customer needs, provide product recommendations, and secure orders.
- Promote the full range of LES products and services, including lubrication systems, fluid handling solutions, MRO products, safety supplies, and related industrial equipment.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within core and target accounts.
- Collaborate with branch leadership and internal resources to develop account strategies and support customer initiatives.
- Research market conditions, customer operations, and competitive activity to uncover growth opportunities.
- Prepare quotations, follow up on proposals, and manage the sales process from opportunity identification through order fulfillment.
- Partner with inventory and operations teams to maintain appropriate stock levels and address customer-specific inventory requirements.
- Maintain accurate customer and opportunity records within CRM and sales reporting systems.
- Travel throughout the assigned territory to support customer needs and business development activities.
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Sales, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of outside sales experience in industrial distribution, mining, MRO, maintenance, or related technical product sales.
- Experience calling on mining, aggregate, heavy equipment, industrial manufacturing, or processing customers is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of industrial products such as lubrication systems, hydraulics, fluid transfer, hose and fittings, MRO products, safety supplies, or related equipment is a plus.
- Proven ability to develop customer relationships, generate new business, and grow territory sales.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Ability to travel throughout the territory, including occasional overnight travel.
- Join an industry leader serving some of the largest mining and industrial operations in the Southwest.
- Backed by the strength, resources, and stability of SunSource, one of North America's leading industrial distribution organizations.
- Competitive compensation package including base salary and incentive opportunities.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more.
- Opportunity to build long-term customer relationships and make a direct impact on business growth.
- Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities.