Area Manager

Ecolab has an opportunity available for anArea Sales Managerto joinour industryleading sales team.You'llbe responsible forrevenueand profit growth of programs and services in targeted accountsin theGlobal Food and Beverage division.Using a consultative sales approach,you'llbuild relationships with existing customers by executing system assurance programs that meet their key business needs. With strong account leadership,you'llalso convert strategic competitive accounts and sellnew technologiesto current customers.

What'sin it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments

• The ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career development

• Paid training held in the field and at Nalco Water Headquarters in Naperville, IL

• Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment

• Receive a non-decaledcompany vehicle for business and personal use

• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment - medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do:

• Drive profit growth to meet defined district profit increase goals by developing and executing a district plan to maximize revenue.

• Regularly interact across functional areas with senior management or executives to ensureobjectivesare met.

• Generate sales forecasts and accurately predict revenueon a monthly basis.

• Participate in strategic & tactical planning for the district byleveraging,allocating, and maximizing ROI for all tools and resources.

• Construct business plans incorporating essential market drivers and all obtainable analytics, whilemonitoringand adjustingplanaccording to shifts, emerging conditions, and threats to the business.

• Demonstrate strong leadershipby,championing corporate initiatives, and by planning and leading District Meetings.

• Providecontinuouscoaching and developmentteamof sales engineers and technical service representatives to create andmaintainvalue in the heavy industrial segment.

• Ensure all new hires achieve training standards that lead toexpertisein discussing products & services.

• Take actionquickly to address performance deficiencies. Maintain documentation and appriseappropriate othersof the status of performance issues

• Support team and internal partners inidentifyingtrends, understanding market conditions, and sharingexpertiseand knowledge.

• Reinforcea clear visionfor the team corresponding to strategicobjectives.

• Work closely with large, strategic,currentand prospective customers to understand business needs.

Position Details:

• Candidate mustresidewithin a commutable distance fromLansing, MI

• Territory covers about a200-mileradius of the surrounding area

• Less than 25% overnight travelrequired

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 5+ years leading and developing teams

• 5+ years of successful technical sales or outside sales experienceutilizinga consultative sales approach

• Ability travel asrequiredto support the district

• Position requires a current and valid driver's license

• No Immigration Sponsorshipis availablefor this opportunity

Physical Requirements:

• Drive a company vehicle asrequiredto perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed todetermineeligibility to drive a company vehicle)

• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering(Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.); MBA preferred

• 10+ years of successful technical sales or outside sales experience to include calling on multi-level plant or facilities management, and developing executive-level relationships

• Extensive knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems or Paper processing skills highly preferred

About Ecolab Food & Beverage

Today's everchanging food and beverage (F&B) challenges require an integrated approach. Bypartnering with facilities around the world, Ecolab Food & Beverage team members help F&B manufacturers advance their food safety & quality goals,optimizewater managementandmaximizing productivity with innovative chemistries, advanced digital solutions, and unparalleled service andexpertise. Ecolab Food & Beverage professionals play pivotal roles in delivering these outcomes, helping our customers conserve more than161 billion gallonsof water and prevent more than 8 million foodborne illnesses per year.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.