Technical Sales Trainee: Grow into Outside Sales

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

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.