Technical Sales Development Program (May 2027 Grads)

Hydrite

Milwaukee (WI)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k and profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Legal services insurance

Scholarship awards for children of-em

Summer picnic

Community giving events

Wellness coaching

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. is seeking graduates and professionals for its 8–12-month Sales Development Program based in the Milwaukee/Brookfield area.

You'll rotate through Customer Experience, Technical Center, and Inside Sales, gaining hands-on exposure to customers, products, and commercial teams while building foundational sales skills. Upon completion, placement as an Account Manager is possible; relocation assistance is provided.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Support Customer Experience: email and phone order fulfillment, inventory checks, lead-time management and tracking.
Provide Technical Center exposure: learn chemistry fundamentals and product applications and support various teams.
Inside Sales exposure: assist marketing campaigns, prospecting, pipeline and account management.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
$600 per Year Wellness Incentive
2 Weeks Front Loaded Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible f_irst day of the month following hire date._

OPPORTUNITY

The Sales Development Program is designed to accelerate the development of talented recent graduates and professionals interested in building a career in technical sales. Through hands‑on rotations across Hydrite’s business, participants will gain exposure to our customers, products, markets, and commercial teams while building the skills needed for a successful sales career.

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. Participants will develop an understanding of Hydrite’s products and applications, customer needs, account management, and the chemical industry.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be prepared for placement into an Account Manager role based on Hydrite’s business needs and available opportunities at that time. Relocation may be required following completion of the program, and Hydrite will provide relocation assistance.

PROGRAM ASSIGNMENTS/ROTATIONS:

Customer Experience: 4+ months

Provide a high level of customer support primarily via email and phone to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment, including order entry, inventory availability, lead‑time management, and tracking.
Utilize independent judgment and problem‑solving skills to resolve customer inquiries and discrepancies.
Develop a strong understanding of Hydrite’s ERP system and other order‑entry tools.
Gain firsthand experience with customer needs and the overall customer experience.

Technical Center: 3 months

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.
Build the technical foundation needed to effectively communicate solutions to customers.

Inside Sales: 1+ months

Support marketing campaigns, prospecting efforts, 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 within the chemical industry.
Work closely with Account Managers and Regional Sales Managers to support team goals and objectives.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA

Bachelor’s degree required; 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.
- Final placement following the program will depend on Hydrite’s business needs and available opportunities at that time.

BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

WHY HYDRITE?

Watch this Why Hydrite video tofind out: https://vimeo.com/201673899

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