Account Manager - Industrial

Hydrite
Stevens Point, WI
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Industrial sales professionals with technical acumen and a results-driven mindset will find this role emphasizes territory ownership and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in chemical sales and a knack for building long-term client partnerships
    — “developing and managing customer relationships while selling across Hydrite’s full chemical portfolio”
  • Individuals who can bridge technical knowledge with strategic business planning
    — “Design and implement customer programs that leverage Hydrite’s manufacturing capabilities, distribution network, and financial strengths”
  • Professionals comfortable with extensive travel and on-site client engagement
    — “Travel extensively throughout the assigned territory to support customer relationships, on-site service, and business development efforts”

Things to consider

  • The role may require significant time away from home due to travel demands
    — “Travel extensively throughout the assigned territory”
  • Candidates must be prepared to handle both sales and technical support responsibilities
    — “Provide technical expertise and application support to customers and prospects”

How to stand out

  • Highlight territory management and account expansion achievements in your resume and interview responses
    — “Own and grow a defined sales territory with a strong focus on new business development, account expansion”
  • Demonstrate experience in creating value-driven customer programs with technical and business components
    — “Design and implement customer programs that leverage Hydrite’s manufacturing capabilities”
  • Showcase your ability to analyze sales performance and forecast volumes accurately
    — “Analyze sales performance, track historical data, prepare quarterly business summaries”
  • Emphasize your proficiency in Salesforce CRM and other relevant job-specific software
    — “Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer and prospect records in Salesforce CRM”
  • Demonstrate cross-functional teamwork experience with operations, purchasing, and supply chain teams
    — “Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including operations, purchasing, and supply chain”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • sales territory growth
  • customer retention
  • new business development
Typical background
2+ years of sales or related technical experience

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementTechnical ExpertiseApplication SupportCompetitive Analysis

Preferred

Chemical Treatment ProposalsCustomer Programs Design

Stack & domain

SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementChemical PortfolioTechnical ExpertiseApplication SupportCustomer ProgramsSales Performance AnalysisChemical Treatment ProposalsCrm ManagementCross-functional CollaborationCompetitive AnalysisPricing NegotiationCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-solvingTeamworkLeadershipIndustrial SalesChemical Sales

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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