Join Ecolab/SSDC Foodservice Distribution Services team as a Territory Representative in the Atlanta, GA market and see why Ecolab is on Fortune magazine’s list of “The World’s Most Admired Companies”.
The Territory Representative opportunity delivers a comprehensive cleaning and food safety program developed specifically for our Foodservice Distributors to deliver to their customer, partnering to identify food safety risks and help prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses.
The Territory Representatives manage a territory of customers in the Foodservice Distribution sector and are responsible for the following: growing sales and retaining existing customers by providing service excellence, gaining new sales through new products and new customers, and providing customers training on food safety and sanitation through high quality surveys and audits.
What’s in it For You:
• Receive a company vehicle for business and personal use along with a smart phone and tablet computer
• Enjoy a robust paid training program allowing you to learn from subject matter experts with proven success
• Plan and manage your schedule in a flexible, independent work environment that allows you to excel
• Opportunity to build a long-term, advanced career path in sales or other areas within Ecolab
What You Will Do:
• Complete in store visits to install, service and maintain chemical dispensing equipment on the customers required visit frequency (monthly/quarterly/annually)
• Facilitate the sale of Ecolab products by making suggestions for improvements with existing products and new innovations
• Develop and enhance existing relationships with customers while working independently and maintaining your own schedule
Position Details:
This is a field-based position and may require travel to the following locations and surrounding areas: Atlanta, GA and close bordering states
Overnight Travel:
• 6 overnights per month
Weekend Rotation:
• Responsible for weekend coverage 1 in every 4 weeks
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• 4 years of food industry experience
• 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Availability to provide emergency call assistance which may occur at night, on weekends and over holidays
• No Immigration Sponsorship available
Physical Demands:
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Mechanical experience (plumbing, electrical) and ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Food safety knowledge/experience or CP-FS certification
• Military experience
• Previous business to business sales experience
About Ecolab/SSDC Foodservice Distribution:
Join a team of experts that support over 12,000 customers, from food safety and compliance observations to sharing best practices on cleaning/sanitation and training. Ecolab/SSDC Foodservice Distribution Division specializes in solutions and expertise that help improve food safety compliance and deliver profitable growth to QSR, Fast Casual, Convenience Stores, Supermarkets, Full-Service Restaurants, and Healthcare Facilities. We serve as an extension of our customers’ food safety teams, protecting their brand reputation.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The total Compensation range for this position is $58,700-$88,100 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 4 years of food industry experience
- Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
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.
