Technical Sales Development Program (May 2027 Grads)

HTU; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU in Milwaukee is offering an 8–12-month Sales Development Program designed to rotate through Customer Experience, Technical Center, and Inside Sales. You will support customers via email and phone, manage orders, inventory, and lead times, and learn Hydrite’s ERP and order-entry tools.

The program emphasizes chemistry knowledge, product portfolios, and safety procedures, with opportunities to advance to an Account Manager role and potential relocation support upon completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field.
• Willing to relocate after program completion.
• Strong Excel/Word/PowerPoint skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an 8–12-month Sales Development Program based in the Milwaukee/Brookfield area.
• Complete structured rotations including Customer Experience, Technical Center, and Inside Sales.
• Provide customer support via email and phone, managing order entry, inventory, lead times, and tracking.
• Resolve customer inquiries and discrepancies using independent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Learn and utilize Hydrite’s ERP system and order-entry tools.
• Gain knowledge of chemistry fundamentals, product portfolio, and applications while following laboratory safety and chemical handling procedures.
• Provide technical support to Operations, Product Management, and Sales teams.
• Support marketing campaigns, prospecting, and customer outreach in Inside Sales rotation.
• Develop foundational sales skills including prospecting, cold calling, pipeline management, account management, budgets, and quotas.
• Work closely with Account Managers and Regional Sales Managers to support team goals.
• Upon successful completion, be prepared for placement into an Account Manager role with possible relocation and relocation assistance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relocation willingness

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or technical field

Tools

ERP system

Order-entry tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Participate in an 8–12-month Sales Development Program based in the Milwaukee/Brookfield area.
• Complete structured rotations including Customer Experience, Technical Center, and Inside Sales.
• Provide customer support via email and phone, managing order entry, inventory, lead times, and tracking.
• Resolve customer inquiries and discrepancies using independent judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Learn and utilize Hydrite’s ERP system and order-entry tools.
• Gain knowledge of chemistry fundamentals, product portfolio, and applications while following laboratory safety and chemical handling procedures.
• Provide technical support to Operations, Product Management, and Sales teams.
• Support marketing campaigns, prospecting, and customer outreach in Inside Sales rotation.
• Develop foundational sales skills including prospecting, cold calling, pipeline management, account management, budgets, and quotas.
• Work closely with Account Managers and Regional Sales Managers to support team goals.
• Upon successful completion, be prepared for placement into an Account Manager role with possible relocation and relocation assistance.

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Bachelor’s degree; science or technical-related field preferred.
• Previous work or internship experience preferred.
• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Up to 10% retirement contribution.
• $600 per year wellness incentive.
• Two weeks front-loaded paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility starting the 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.
• Free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
• Community giving events and summer picnic.