Responsibility:
Providing cleaning and sanitation solutions to manufacturing environments through a dual focus on sales and service to new and existing customers.
As a strong business partner, the incumbent works with customers to develop sanitation plans and programs, evaluate processes and procedures, identify operational efficiencies, and create systems for documenting and communicating recommendations for improvement.
The position holder pursues the sales goals through expanded sales within current customer plants, as well as, securing new business with identified plants within their territories.
He or She serves their customers as product and industry counselors who support customer organizational objectives in regards to plant sanitation, safety, quality and operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Sales Growth
Customer Service and Retention
Asset/Expense Management and Administration
Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in food science, biotechnology, microbiology, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related field.
1-5 years’ experience in food, brewery, beverage, protein or dairy processing/manufacturing industries or 3 years’ experience in technical sales into manufacturing environments or maintenance in food, beverage or dairy processing/manufacturing industries.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and to adapt to changing priorities.
Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
Good command of English.
Ability to work independently and set own schedule.
Strong problem solving skills with the ability to understand what the customer needs.
Analytical ability to effectively identify and resolve problems independently.
Hands on.
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, e-mail, internet).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
Ability to travel frequently
Skills Required
- BS/BA degree in food science or related field
- 1-5 years' experience in food or manufacturing industries or 3 years' technical sales experience
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to travel frequently
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.
