Inside Sales Rep

Location:

Austin, Texas

Department:
Business Development

Reports to:

Director of Business Development

Type:
Full-Time

Hydro Graph is a hyper‑growth advanced materials company scaling pristine, high‑performance graphene via its patented Hyperion detonation technology. With more than 70 active commercial projects, a growing global footprint, and industry‑leading material quality (99.8% pure graphene), Hydro Graph is building the next generation of engineered materials for coatings, composites, and energy storage. Our new Austin HQ will serve as the flagship center for innovation, applied R&D, customer engagement, and rapid material development.

Inside Sales Representative will interact with prospective customers through mostly phone, email, and digital channels; qualify new leads; advance opportunities through our sales process; help coordinate commercial projects; process orders; and maintain accurate records in our CRM system. This role will be instrumental in building new business relationships and commercializing exciting technologies, with potential for substantial career progression.

• Respond and qualify inbound inquiries from potential customers
• Prospect target accounts in plastics, coatings, composites, and battery sectors
• Schedule discovery meetings and technical presentations
• Gather and document customer needs and market requirements
• Work with our technical team to match graphene properties (strength, conductivity, barrier performance) to customer needs
• Coordinate sample requests and application testing programs with customers
• Support preparation of technical proposals and quotations
• Maintain detailed records of customer interactions in CRM
• Generate and qualify sales leads through inbound response and outbound prospecting to technical markets
• Coordinate between customers and technical teams to identify graphene applications and facilitate sample testing programs
• Maintain CRM records and support the sales process from initial contact through proposal delivery

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of inside sales or business development experience in technical/industrial markets
• Experience selling to manufacturing, R&D, or procurement contacts preferred
• Strong communication skills with ability to understand and discuss technical product specifications
• Experience with CRM systems and sales pipeline management
• Self‑motivated with proven ability to meet sales targets in a B2B environment
• Good understanding of materials science or industrial technologies preferred
• Ability to learn technical product information and industry applications quickly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with CRM software (Salesforce, Hub Spot, etc.) is preferred
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in documentation and follow-up

• Indoor/Office

• Lead the core scientific engine of one of the fastest‑growing graphene companies in the world
• Shape a next‑generation materials platform used across aerospace, energy, infrastructure, consumer goods, and defense
• Work directly with global partners and world‑class advisors (GEIC, OEMs, DoD)
• Competitive compensation, equity participation, and career advancement as the company scales