Account Manager - Industrial

Hydrite
Oshkosh, WI
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward sales professionals comfortable with technical application support and territory management, with a focus on industrial chemical distribution and a need for extensive travel in Wisconsin.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior sales experience in industrial or manufacturing sectors and a track record in account expansion.
    — “developing and managing customer relationships while selling across Hydrite’s full chemical portfolio”
  • Individuals who can combine sales acumen with hands-on technical support to deliver solutions to customers.
    — “Provide technical expertise and application support to customers and prospects”
  • Professionals who are adept at cross-functional collaboration and can manage internal teams effectively.
    — “Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including operations, purchasing, and supply chain”

Things to consider

  • Significant travel is expected, which may affect work-life balance and commuting logistics.
    — “Travel extensively throughout the assigned territory”
  • The role requires maintaining detailed customer records in Salesforce CRM, emphasizing data accuracy and organization.
    — “Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer and prospect records in Salesforce CRM”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in creating long-term value through customer programs and technical recommendations.
    — “Design and implement customer programs that leverage Hydrite’s manufacturing capabilities”
  • Emphasize your ability to analyze sales performance and forecast volumes using data-driven methods.
    — “Analyze sales performance, track historical data, prepare quarterly business summaries”
  • Showcase your skills in preparing detailed proposals and documentation for chemical treatments.
    — “Prepare timely and accurate chemical treatment proposals”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • driving growth through field-based sales efforts
  • developing and managing customer relationships
  • identifying and closing new business opportunities
Typical background
sales or technical experienceability to construct a business plan

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesAccount ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementTechnical ExpertiseApplication SupportCompetitive AnalysisNegotiation

Preferred

Chemical Treatment Proposals

Stack & domain

SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementChemical PortfolioDistribution ProductsManufactured SolutionsSales Territory ManagementAccount ExpansionNew Business DevelopmentCustomer RetentionTechnical ExpertiseApplication SupportCustomer ProgramsSales Performance AnalysisSales ForecastingChemical Treatment ProposalsService DocumentationCall ReportsTechnical Service RequestsCustomer Records ManagementCross-functional CollaborationCompetitive AnalysisPricing NegotiationStrategic PlanningSales Leadership PartnershipBusiness Plan ConstructionDriver's LicenseMotor Vehicle Driving RecordComputer SkillsWordExcelPowerpointJob-specific SoftwareCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsEnglish Language ProficiencyLeadershipProblem-solvingTeamworkCollaborationInnovationMotivationJudgmentAdaptabilityEmpathyInfluenceMentorshipInspiring CraftSpeed

About the role

Original posting from Hydrite via Greenhouse

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 

Front Loaded Starting Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

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ACCOUNT MANAGER - INDUSTRIAL

The Account Manager is responsible for driving growth through field‑based sales efforts, developing and managing customer relationships while selling across Hydrite’s full chemical portfolio, with a focus on distribution products and valued manufactured solutions for manufacturing and industrial customers.

Primary responsibilities include:

Own and grow a defined sales territory with a strong focus on new business development, account expansion, and sustained sales growth.

Develop and execute strategic territory and account plans in partnership with sales leadership to achieve annual revenue, margin, and customer retention objectives.

Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities, including new customer acquisition and increased penetration within existing accounts.

Provide technical expertise and application support to customers and prospects, delivering hands‑on service, troubleshooting, and solution‑based recommendations.

Design and implement customer programs that leverage Hydrite’s manufacturing capabilities, distribution network, and financial strengths to create long‑term value.

Analyze sales performance, track historical data, prepare quarterly business summaries, and forecast annual volumes for customers within the territory.

Prepare timely and accurate chemical treatment proposals, service documentation, call reports, and technical service requests.

Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date customer and prospect records in Salesforce CRM to support pipeline management and reporting.

Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal teams, including operations, purchasing, and supply chain, to ensure customer satisfaction and reliable product availability.

Monitor competitive activity, respond effectively to market threats, negotiate pricing, and implement strategies to improve margins.

Travel extensively throughout the assigned territory to support customer relationships, on‑site service, and business development efforts.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Director of Sales.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

College education and prior sales and/or technical experience preferred.

2+ years of sales or related technical experience preferred.

Ability to construct a business plan with Sales Manager assistance.

Must have a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.

Must possess computer skills and be proficient at Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and job specific software.

Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

ADDITIONAL 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.

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Source: Hydrite careers (Greenhouse)

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