Technical Sales Development Program

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Milwaukee, WI, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Chemical
The Role
An 8–12-month rotational program preparing participants for technical sales careers. Assignments include customer experience, technical center, and inside sales work, covering order fulfillment, ERP tools, chemistry fundamentals, product applications, customer support, prospecting, cold calling, pipeline management, and account management. Successful participants may transition into Account Manager roles. Relocation may be required after program completion.
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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 first 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 to find out:  https://vimeo.com/201673899

WANT TO STAY CONNECTED?  FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA

  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hydrite-chemical-co-
  • Facebook: facebook.com/hydrite
  • YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs_493NR8RI

Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers

Privacy Notice for California Residents: https://www.hydrite.com/Legal/Privacy-Notice-for-Employees.htm

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Science or technical-related field
  • Previous work or internship experience
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Valid driver's license
  • Acceptable driving record
  • Willingness to relocate following completion of the development program

Hydrite Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hydrite and has not been reviewed or approved by Hydrite.

  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs combine an immediate‑vest 401(k) match with profit sharing and, in some cases, a pension‑style contribution. Feedback suggests long‑term savings support is a standout element of total rewards.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage offers multiple plan options, including a zero‑deductible, zero‑coinsurance option, alongside dental, vision, and company‑paid disability and life insurance. These features point to broad healthcare coverage with strong protection against out‑of‑pocket risk.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness incentives, free family wellness coaching, EAP access, and tuition reimbursement support holistic wellbeing and development. Additional programs like referral bonuses and community events round out lifestyle‑oriented benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Brookfield, WI
765 Employees
Year Founded: 1929

What We Do

At Hydrite, we are family driven, financially strong and we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team. What employees say about Hydrite: - “The owners truly care about the employees and their families, despite significant growth. This type of environment is becoming more rare. I feel blessed to be part of the success of the organization.” - “Strong family values and great benefits.” - “Everyone cares about everyone else, from the lowest to highest positions in the company.” We are one of America's healthiest workplaces! - Gold designation as a Well Workplace award recipient from WELCOA For more Hydrite news and announcements visit www.hydrite.com, or follow us on facebook.com/hydrite.

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