Sales Program Trainee

Hydro-Thermal Corporation; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training mentorship

Career progression

Benefits package

Team culture

Job summary

Hydro-Thermal Corporation is seeking a technically minded Technical Sales Trainee to join our growing team. You will gain hands-on training in both technical and sales aspects, with a clear path toward becoming an Outside Sales Representative in 6–12 months.

You will learn our products, understand customer needs, and develop skills for a customer-facing, solution-driven sales role across industries such as food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field.
• Interest in transitioning into a customer-facing sales role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical and mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a team-based environment.
• Ability to travel with Outside Sales and Technical Services staff, about 50%.
• Must possess legal authorization to work in the US, a valid US driver's license, and a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand our technical products, services, and applications.
• Support Outside Sales Representatives with quotes, proposals, and customer follow-up.
• Participate in customer meetings, product demonstrations, and site visits.
• Build foundational skills in solution selling, relationship management, and territory development.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and customer service teams to support sales efforts.
• Track customer interactions in CRM software and maintain accurate records.
• Attend industry and internal sales training sessions to build product knowledge and selling skills.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Business or related field

Job description

Are you technically minded and eager to build a career in sales? We're looking for a motivated Technical Sales Trainee to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on training in both the technical and sales aspects of our business, with a clear pathway toward becoming an Outside Sales Representative in 6 months to 1 year.

You'll work closely with experienced professionals across departments, learning our products, understanding customer needs, and developing the skills needed to succeed in a customer-facing, solution-driven sales role.

Hydro-Thermal's DSI systems use steam to directly heat liquids and slurries efficiently and accurately. Typical industries include food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, grain milling, chemicals, pulp and paper, and wastewater treatment.

What You'll Do:

• Learn and understand our technical products, services, and applications.
• Support Outside Sales Representatives with quotes, proposals, and customer follow-up.
• Participate in customer meetings, product demonstrations, and site visits.
• Build foundational skills in solution selling, relationship management, and territory development.
• Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and customer service teams to support sales efforts.
• Track customer interactions in CRM software and maintain accurate records.
• Attend industry and internal sales training sessions to build product knowledge and selling skills.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Interest in transitioning into a customer-facing sales role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical and mechanical aptitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a team-based environment.
• Ability to travel with Outside Sales and Technical Services staff, about 50%.
• Must possess legal authorization to work in the US, a valid US driver's license, and a valid passport.

Why Join Us:

• Comprehensive training and mentorship program.
• Clear career progression path into Outside Sales.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive, team-oriented culture focused on innovation and growth.

Hydro-Thermal is always on the lookout for exceptional people. We value innovative, growth-centric minded folks who have integrity and never stop being a customer advocate.

Hydro-Thermal Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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