The Food and Beverage business is seeking a qualified Wastewater Business Development Manager to extend our market reach through targeted discovery and exploration of new and untapped business opportunities and relationships. Our ideal candidate will be trusted to take the lead, leverage Ecolab resources and drive new customer acquisition. Highly skilled at sales and business operations, this person will join and inspire a team of like-minded associates to achieve our company vision.
The successful candidate will acquire new customers through identification, prioritization, strategic analysis, and sales plan development/execution. Business development will require working closely with marketing and sales leaders to develop and execute growth strategies by market segment.
What’s in 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 program where you will learn from subject matter experts with proven success
Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment
Receive a non-decaled company 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 new customer acquisition
Manage significant deal volume and target account pipelines
Researches, identifies, and defines market and product application opportunities within water treatment for prospective customers
Collaborate with sales representatives and Corporate Account Managers in making industry-specific technical/application related sales calls and presentations to win new business
Leverage knowledge of industry and sales experience to establish credibility with current and prospective customers
Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts to inform management's strategic decision-making, and to reflect appropriate management of the territory and sales pipeline
Develop clear transition plans and directly support new business startups. Ensure that the programs are working and the value documentation is completed
Transition customers to account management team responsible for post-sales support
Position Details:
This position is based in Southeastern region of the United States
Territory covers the SE Region of the US
50% overnight travel required
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
10 years of successful technical sales our outside sales experience utilizing a consultative sales approach
Industrial water treatment experience
Must have a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
No immigration sponsorship offered for this role
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
Self-motivated, pro-active, result-oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction.
Excellent team orientation, proactivity and sense of urgency in supporting business growth and market leadership through differentiated technology and expertise
Strong communication skills
Have knowledge of, have led, or participated in Total Plant Assessments
About Ecolab Food & Beverage
Today’s everchanging food and beverage (F&B) challenges require an integrated approach. By partnering with facilities around the world, Ecolab Food & Beverage team members help F&B manufacturers advance their food safety & quality goals, optimize water management and maximizing productivity with innovative chemistries, advanced digital solutions, and unparalleled service and expertise. Ecolab Food & Beverage professionals play pivotal roles in delivering these outcomes, helping our customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water and prevent more than 8 million foodborne illnesses per year.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The total Compensation range for this position is $125,100-$187,700 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.
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