Technical Sales Development Program

Hydrite • Milwaukee, WI

4h

About The Position

The Sales Development Program accelerates the development of recent graduates and professionals interested in technical sales. Based in the Milwaukee/Brookfield area, this 8–12-month program combines structured rotations, hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to shadow experienced commercial employees. Participants learn about Hydrite’s customers, products, markets, commercial teams, customer needs, account management, and the chemical industry. Successful completion prepares participants for placement in an Account Manager role, depending on Hydrite’s business needs and available opportunities. Relocation may be required after the program, and Hydrite provides relocation assistance.

Program rotations include Customer Experience for 4 or more months, the Technical Center for 3 months, and Inside Sales for 1 or more months. In Customer Experience, participants support customers and order fulfillment, resolve inquiries, and learn the ERP and order-entry tools. In the Technical Center, they learn chemistry fundamentals, product applications, laboratory safety, and chemical handling while providing technical support. In Inside Sales, they support campaigns and outreach, learn sales systems, and develop foundational sales skills while working with commercial teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to relocate following completion of the development program.

Nice To Haves

• A science or technical-related field of study is preferred.
• Previous work or internship experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support primarily by email and phone to help ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Handle order entry, inventory availability, lead-time management, and order tracking.
• Use independent judgment and problem-solving skills to resolve customer inquiries and discrepancies.
• Learn Hydrite’s ERP system and other order-entry tools.
• Learn chemistry fundamentals, Hydrite’s core product portfolio, and product applications.
• Follow laboratory safety requirements and proper chemical handling procedures.
• Provide technical support and assistance to Operations, Product Management, and/or Sales teams.
• Support marketing campaigns, prospecting efforts, and customer outreach.
• Learn systems and tools used within Hydrite’s sales organization.
• Build foundational sales skills in prospecting, cold calling, pipeline management, account management, budgets, and quotas.
• Work with Account Managers and Regional Sales Managers to support team goals and objectives.

Benefits

• Up to 10% retirement contribution.
• $600 per year wellness incentive.
• Two weeks of front-loaded paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, eligible the first day of the month following hire date.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Legal services insurance.
• Scholarship awards for children of employees.
• Summer picnic.
• Community giving events.
• Free family wellness coaching, including a nutritionist and fitness coach.
• Relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level