Inside Sales Representative/Key Account Manager

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Calgary, AB, CAN
In-Office
Junior
Biotech
The Role
Act as first point of contact for inbound leads and RFQs, qualify opportunities, route complex deals, and own small-to-mid deals through close. Maintain CRM records, build a healthy pipeline, support fast-cycle selling, and coordinate with Key Account Managers. May travel internationally up to 15%.
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Inside Sales Representative/Key Account Manager

About CoolIT, An Ecolab Company

Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech com

panies globally. 

Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinction in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention. 

As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

Role: 

This is an exciting opportunity with CoolIT Systems, the leading provider of scalable liquid cooling technology.  The Inside Sales Representative plays a critical front-line role in the Business Development team, acting as a junior Account Manager responsible for qualifying inbound demand, managing smaller opportunities, and supporting pipeline growth.  In this role, you will serve as the primary intake point for new leads and RFQs, ensuring rapid response, strong customer engagement, and proper routing of strategic opportunities to senior Key Account Managers. The Inside Sales Rep owns a portfolio of small-to-mid-sized deals, progressing them from qualification through close while maintaining high standards of customer experience. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Serve as the first point of contact for inbound leads, RFQs, and general inquiries 
  • Qualify opportunities based on technical fit, timeline, revenue potential, and strategic value. 
  • Triage and route high-value or complex deals to Key Account Managers. 
  • Maintain responsiveness and ensure no inbound opportunity goes unaddressed. 
  • Own and progress smaller or transactional opportunities end-to-end. 
  • Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of early-stage and fast-turn deals. 
  • Support revenue generation through high-volume, fast-cycle selling or supporting Key Account Managers with deal coordination or related activities. 
  • Maintain accurate records of all activities in CRM (leads, opportunities, contacts) while ensuring visibility into inbound pipeline trends and demand patterns. 
  • Potential for international travel up to 15%. 

Basic Qualifications: 

  • 1-3 years of experience in sales, inside sales, or business development with a preference towards experience working in a manufacturing or advanced technology business. 
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with ability manage multiple opportunities in parallel. 
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Preference for strong technical background, with experience in data center infrastructure, cooling systems, or related fields. 
  • Experience using CRM and ERP systems such as Oracle Netsuite (preferred), SAP, Salesforce, or ServiceNow. 

Skills: 

  • Customer-first mindset.  
  • Speed + responsiveness (critical for inbound conversion). 
  • Good commercial judgment (qualify vs escalate decisions). 
  • Process discipline (CRM, quoting, follow-up rigor). 

 

WHY COOLIT? 

We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values. 

We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: 

  • Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season.
  • Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day.
  • Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment.
  • Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus.
  • Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals. 

We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Skills Required

  • 1-3 years of experience in sales, inside sales, or business development
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple opportunities in parallel
  • Ability to qualify inbound leads, RFQs, and opportunities based on technical fit, timeline, and revenue potential
  • Maintain accurate records and pipeline visibility in CRM
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or advanced technology business
  • Technical background or experience with data center infrastructure or cooling systems
  • Experience using CRM/ERP systems such as Oracle NetSuite, SAP, Salesforce, or ServiceNow
  • Willingness/ability to travel internationally up to 15%
  • Successful completion of background checks, including criminal record and education verification

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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HQ: Saint Paul, MN
29,154 Employees

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.

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