Outside Sales Account Manager - Industrial Component Service and Repair

    ~$76,051 - $141,237Market Estimate
    Knoxville, TN 37918
    Full-Time
    Mid (3-6 yrs)
    Sales & Business Development
    Posted on October 6, 2026

    We are seeking an Outside Sales Account Manager to grow business throughout the Knoxville, TN territory and surrounding areas.

    This is an excellent opportunity to build an established territory while representing a leader in industrial repair services. You will work with manufacturing and industrial customers to support repairs involving hydraulics, industrial electronics, robotics, servos, and mechanical components.

    Home-based within the Knoxville market.

    Essential Functions
  1. Develop and execute a territory sales plan focused on new business and account growth.
  2. Build and maintain customer relationships throughout the assigned territory.
  3. Manage prospecting activities including lead generation, cold calling, sales presentations, and closing business.
  4. Conduct regular in-person visits with customers and prospects.
  5. Collaborate with customer service and technical support teams to achieve sales goals.
  6. Utilize CRM and sales tools to manage territory activity and opportunities.
  7. Experience, Education and Skills
  8. High School Diploma or GED required.
  9. Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field, or a two-year technical degree in an industrial discipline, preferred.
  10. 2+ years of industrial sales experience preferred, including repair services, MRO, hydraulics, industrial electronics, robotics, servos, or mechanical components.
  11. Experience with hydraulic repair and rebuilding is a plus.
  12. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  13. Computer proficiency, including CRM software and Microsoft Office.
  14. Valid driver's license required.
  15. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
  16. Ability to travel throughout the territory and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
  17. We Offer
  18. Competitive compensation plan with salary and commission opportunity
  19. Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefits
  20. Paid vacation and holidays
  21. Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training
  22. Mileage reimbursement
  23. A collaborative environment focused on professional growth and development
  24. 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 recruiting@sunsrce.com 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 here, aquí).

    Company:  SunSource

    Industrial distributor and solutions provider for fluid power, fluid process, conveyance, service, and automation.
    1001-5000 employees
    Industrial
    HQ: United States