Ecolab has an immediate need for an Account Executive – Purification Technologies, Netherlands in our Purolite group. This role combines territory management, account development and new business acquisition to drive profitable growth across a diverse customer base. If you are a passionate sales professional with a proven track record of success in technical sales we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base salary, bonus structure and benefits. You will be primarily responsible for revenue and profit growth of Ecolab. You will be required to take a consultative sales approach with a primary emphasis on strong account leadership skills and retention of strategic Ecolab accounts. In addition, you must build long-term relationships with a large customer base by understanding their key business drivers, executing system assurance programs, and selling new technologies.
What’s in it For You:
- Flexible, independent work environment where you will manage a monthly schedule
- Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
- Grow your income as you drive growth
- Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment
What You Will Do:
- Promote the full range of Purolite™ ion exchange and specialty resin technologies.
- Contacting & Visiting Customers and Prospects for at least 50% of his working time to at least achieve the agreed budgeted targets.
- Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities through prospecting, networking and customer engagement.
- Control the expenses in accordance with the budget.
- Complete, with all necessary information, orders prior to processing.
- Propose marketing strategies to promote the Purolite brand and the development of the sales of Purolite ion exchange resins to Customers & Prospects.
- Provide technical support in the marketplace to convince contacts to become regular customers:
- Calculation of projects and / or plant optimization
- On-site intervention and audit on industrial sites for the optimal use of resins and the settlement of any operating difficulty.
- Participate in technical seminars for water treatment.
- Propose the best solutions to commercial and technical problems encountered by helping before and after sales.
- Improve market intelligence regarding the competition in terms of people, strategies, pricing, share per segment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
- 3+years of successful technical sales or field sales support experience
- 3+ years of experience within water treatment, ion exchange, purification technologies, specialty chemicals or related industrial markets.
- Knowledge of industries such as food and beverage, life sciences, chemical processing, mining, energy or industrial manufacturing
- High computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems)
- Dutch & English is a must, German an asset.
- History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation
- Prior experience that required excellent communication skills
- Prior experience that required excellent organizational skills
- Account leadership experience that includes calling on multilevel plant or facilities management to accomplish company goals
- Prior experience that demonstrates a strong work ethic and ability to multitask
About Ecolab
At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.
Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.
Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or in a Life Sciences field such as Biology or Chemistry.
- At least 3 years of successful technical sales or field sales support experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in water treatment, ion exchange, purification technologies, specialty chemicals, or related industrial markets.
- Knowledge of industries such as food and beverage, life sciences, chemical processing, mining, energy, or industrial manufacturing.
- High computer application literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems.
- Fluency in Dutch and English.
- German language skills.
- Experience working autonomously and demonstrating self-motivation.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Account leadership experience calling on multilevel plant or facilities management.
- Strong work ethic and ability to multitask.
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ecolab and has not been reviewed or approved by Ecolab.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
