Ecolab

Senior Account Manager

Ecolab$135K — $203K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7 years of technical or field sales support experience
  • Current and valid driver's license
  • Strong background in sales within the water treatment or specialty chemical sectors
  • Preferably hold an engineering or life sciences degree

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach District Representatives to enhance team performance
  • Develop and implement sales strategies targeting existing customers and new accounts
  • Collaborate with strategic accounts to identify improvement opportunities
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in customer organizations
  • Provide technical support to address and resolve customer issues
  • Conduct system analyses and offer actionable recommendations to optimize operations
  • Promote Nalco's innovations through direct sales efforts and customer seminars

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits package
  • Support for associates and their families
  • Potential for professional development opportunities
  • Engagement in a collaborative and innovative work environment
Full Job Description
Sr Account Manager to join its industry leading sales team in the Nalco Water division. You'll be responsible for revenue and profit growth of Nalco programs and services. Using a consultative sales approach, you'll build relationships with existing customers by executing system assurance programs that met their key business needs. With strong account leadership, you'll also convert strategic competitive accounts and sell new technologies to current customers.

What You Will Do:
  • Execute strong team leadership by coaching and training other District Reps, championing corporate initiatives, and by planning and leading portions of District Meetings
  • Generate and execute sales plans and strategies to close new opportunities in existing customer base, and in major, competitively-held accounts, to meet defined territory profit increase goals
  • Work closely with large, strategic current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales within assigned territory
  • Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within current and prospective customers, including plant or facility executives
  • Provide technical support to customers; identifying and resolving customer challenges, escalating as required.
  • Engage in problem solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data and providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are performing at optimal levels
  • Actively sell and support Nalco innovations and technology with assigned customers to promote long-term business relationships with Nalco
  • Plan and execute successful customer and prospect Seminars, demonstrating Nalco's market leadership within the local geography
  • Advise business unit leadership on products and strategies to expand market share
  • Demonstrate the ability to stabilize jeopardy business in large, strategic accounts


Position Details:
  • Candidate must reside within a commutable distance from Joliet, IL
  • Territory covers about a 40 miles radius of the surrounding area
  • Targeted accounts are within the Downstream industries
  • Less than 25% overnight travel required


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7 years of technical sales or field sales support experience
  • Position requires a current and valid driver's license
  • Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role


Physical Requirements:
  • Drive a company vehicle as required to perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed to determine eligibility to drive a company vehicle)
  • Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.)
  • Water treatment or specialty chemical industry experience
  • Working knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems


Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The total Compensation range for this position is $135,400-$203,000 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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About Ecolab

Ecolab provides comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights, and personalized service to customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets in more than countries to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability.

Ecolab Careers

Join Ecolab's dynamic team today and be part of a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions. At Ecolab, we are committed to advancing technologies and driving innovation that makes the world cleaner, safer, and healthier.

Work You’ll Do

At Ecolab, you will find job opportunities that promise robust growth and development in a culture that fosters leadership, innovation, and diversity. Our team is composed of over 48,000 dedicated professionals who lead the industry in delivering efficient solutions and services to our customers worldwide.

Professional Growth and Development

Embark on a career path that empowers your ambition. Ecolab offers a myriad of career advancement opportunities supported by comprehensive training programs and professional development courses. Our commitment to your growth is paralleled by our dedication to innovation and excellence in every aspect of our business.

Inclusive and Supportive Culture

Ecolab’s culture thrives on teamwork, respect, and diversity. We believe in creating an inclusive environment that values each individual’s unique background and perspectives. Diversity training and leadership programs are integral parts of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Internship and Employment Opportunities

Whether you're starting your career or looking to make a change, Ecolab offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you harness your skills and achieve your professional goals. Our hiring process is designed to be transparent and engaging, ensuring that all candidates are given the opportunity to showcase their strengths.

Benefits and Networking

Joining Ecolab means more than just employment; it’s an opportunity to be part of a global network of industry leaders and innovators. Our employees enjoy competitive benefits, including health, life, and dental insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We also encourage our team to connect and collaborate through various professional networking events.

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Size
47,000 employees
Market Cap
$41 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1923
5 Year Trend
-0.6%
Revenue
$11.7 billion
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