Sales Intern (summer 2026)

Sales Intern (Summer 2026)

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

• Competitive pay
• Professional development workshops & training
• In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
• Hands-on project experience with real business impact
• Paid volunteer time
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation

The primary purpose of this position is to focus on vendor and customer relationships. Interns will work cross functionally with inside sales, outside sales and purchasing to learn Hydrite's portfolio and assist with lead generation. They will get exposure to our 3rd party purchasing department and will work with the department to determine cost change strategies based on the market. This internship will also provide exposure to food processing and other industrial manufacturing customers through job shadowing and administrative support.

As a Food Group Intern, primary responsibilities include:

• Responsible for learning overall business of Hydrite, including chemistry, customers, and other cross-functional teams within the business.
• Attend joint sales calls alongside Account Managers and Regional Managers to build sales acumen and enhance consultative, technical selling skills.
• Work closely with current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales.
• Engage in problem solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data and providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are performing at optimal levels.
• Create and prepare reports, downloads, spreadsheets and presentations using Hydrite systems.
• Receive, organize and maintain all vendor cost documentation in vendor price books.
• Determine cost change strategies with assigned Purchasing Agents and update records.
• Complete job shadows in food processing and industrial manufacturing accounts to learn Hydrite's product applications.
• Provide technical support to customers; identifying and resolving customer challenges, escalating as required. This could include, attending trials, performing chemical testing and other technical responsibilities at customer accounts.
• Perform market research and provide recommendations to sales leadership team.
• Assist with bench chemistry, sample preparations & chemical testing at the Milwaukee Technical Center, as projects require.
• Present final project and findings to Hydrite's owners and executives at the conclusion of the summer internship.

Reporting Structure

• This position reports to the Vice President- Manufactured Solutions.

Experience and Educational Criteria

• Currently enrolled in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry/Business preferred.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word and Excel required.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Good presentation skills preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English

Job Expectations

• Uphold Hydrite's Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers.
• Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
• Work with other staff members to maintain workload balances. Provide back-up support as necessary.
• Support effective communication with all Hydrite departments where responsibilities overlap to ensure success of the branch team.

Additional Benefits

• Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
• Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.