Technical Sales Development Program

About the Role

The Sales Development Program is designed to accelerate the development of talented recent graduates and professionals interested in building a career in technical sales. This 8–12-month development program is based in the Milwaukee/Brookfield area and combines structured rotations, hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to shadow experienced commercial employees. Upon successful completion, participants will be prepared for placement into an Account Manager role. Relocation may be required.

Program Assignments/Rotations

• Customer Experience (4+ months)

• Provide high-level customer support via email and phone for order fulfillment.

• Manage order entry, inventory availability, lead-time, and tracking.

• Utilize independent judgment to resolve customer inquiries and discrepancies.

• Develop understanding of Hydrite’s ERP system and order-entry tools.

• Gain firsthand experience with customer needs and the overall customer experience.

• Technical Center (3 months)

• Learn chemistry fundamentals and Hydrite’s core product portfolio and applications.

• Follow laboratory safety requirements and chemical handling procedures.

• Provide technical support to Operations, Product Management, and/or Sales teams.

• Build technical foundation for communicating solutions to customers.

• Inside Sales (1+ months)

• Support marketing campaigns, prospecting, and customer outreach.

• Learn systems and tools used within Hydrite’s sales organization.

• Build foundational sales skills, including prospecting, cold calling, pipeline management, account management, budgets, and quotas.

• Work closely with Account Managers and Regional Sales Managers.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• ERP system
• Order-entry tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; science or technical-related field preferred.
• Previous work or internship experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to relocate following the development program.

Benefits

• Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
• $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
• 2 Weeks Front Loaded Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
• 401k 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 (nutritionist and fitness coach)