About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Industrial Distribution — Fluid Power & Mobile Hydraulic Solutions.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Industrial Sales Account Manager Trainee to join a structured sales development program focused on mobile hydraulic and pneumatic solutions for heavy equipment. This role combines technical learning with outside sales experience and mentorship.

• Participate in a structured, rotational sales training program covering product systems used in heavy-duty mobile equipment (construction, agriculture, railway, transportation, forestry)
• Learn and apply technical product knowledge for hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems
• Develop prospecting, territory planning, and full-cycle outside sales skills
• Support and join experienced Account Managers on customer calls and site visits
• Build and manage customer relationships; identify and qualify opportunities
• Apply technical troubleshooting to solve customer equipment problems with product/system solutions
• Learn negotiation fundamentals and customer-focused problem-solving strategies

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What You’ll Learn & Develop

• Hands-on exposure to complete systems solutions and applications engineering
• In-depth product training and the path to become Fluid Power Certified
• Sales methodology: account management, territory planning, and closing fundamentals
• Cross-functional exposure to design engineering, service, repair & operations, and customer service
• Continuous mentorship, coaching, and a clear career-growth path into field Account Manager roles

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What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Agribusiness, or a related technical field
• Coursework, training, or certifications in Fluid Power, Fluid Process, or Fluid Conveyance are a plus
• Internship or co-op experience in sales, distribution, or manufacturing preferred
• Demonstrated technical aptitude with mechanical and/or electrical systems
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills; professional business etiquette
• Entrepreneurial mindset, resilience, and a strong drive to succeed in outside sales
• Willingness and ability to relocate for an initial 18-month training assignment to Savage, MN (Mobile Engineering Center) — relocation assistance available
• Willingness and ability to relocate after completion of the GO2 training program as required by the business

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Location & Training

• Primary posting location: Toledo, OH (this is the hiring location for this listing)
• Training: First-year GO2 Sales Training Program based at the Mobile Engineering Center in Savage, MN — trainees will relocate for the training period and receive relocation support where applicable
• Long-term role: field-based outside sales / account management after training; relocation expectations vary by assignment

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $45,868 per year (estimated)
• Competitive compensation package and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Relocation assistance for the training assignment (if applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development

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Why Join Confidential Client

• Fast-track into sales with a comprehensive technical and field training program
• Work on market-leading hydraulic and pneumatic solutions for mobile equipment
• High visibility to leadership and clear advancement path into sales and technical roles
• Mentorship and structured certification opportunities (Fluid Power Certification)

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.