Account Manager

Are you a food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing/plant sanitation expert with the ability to drive results for a global Fortune 500 Company? Join Ecolab's industry leading Food & Beverage team as an Account Manager. We are increasing food safety and product quality, enhancing sustainability and boosting operational efficiency. We provide cleaning and sanitation solutions to food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing environments through a dual focus on sales and technical service/consultation to new and existing customers. As strong business partners, Ecolab works with customers to develop sanitation plans and programs, evaluate processes and procedures, troubleshoot technical issues and identify and implement operational efficiencies.What's in it For You:Work with a variety of food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing customersBe challenged and gain recognition as you provide unparalleled expertise and a comprehensive set of cleaning and sanitation solutionsReceive a company vehicle for business and personal useCarve out a long term, advanced career path in sales/service, corporate accounts, or managementFlexible, independent work environment where you will plan your own scheduleAccess to best in class resources, tools, and technologyEnjoy a paid training program allowing you to learn from successful professionalsGrow your income as you drive salesWhat You Will Do:Build a solid understanding of Ecolab products, plant operations, customer business objectives, and applicable government regulationsPrepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab's innovative products, equipment and servicesProvide industry expertise to customers in terms of sanitation, safety, quality and operations; including assisting with sanitation plans and programs, standard operating procedures, evaluating processes and procedures, identifying and implementing operational efficiencies, and employee trainingDevelop strategic work plans for completing sales and service/consultation calls with new and existing customersCommunicate effectively with all levels of plant staff; build strong business relationships and networksManage Ecolab products and equipment; participate in equipment installations, observe and test equipment and product performance, repair or adjust equipment, adjust chemical concentration levels, monitor product inventory and place ordersPosition Details:This position is based in: Chicago, ILTerritory covers about a 100-mile radius of the surrounding area20% overnight travel may be requiredMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree2 years of experience in food, beverage or dairy processing/manufacturing environment OR 2 years of selling into manufacturing environments in technical salesValid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle recordWillingness and ability to work varying hours (average: 1-3 overnights per week)Willingness and ability to travel throughout a geographic territoryNo Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunityPreferred Qualifications:BS/BA degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry, biology or related fieldGeneral mechanical abilityBilingual - English / SpanishExceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skillsDesire to succeed in a competitive environmentAbility to take initiative and work independentlyStrong follow-through and organizational skillsAbility to prioritize multiple projects and to adapt to changing prioritiesAbout Ecolab Food & Beverage:See how Ecolab helps make 27% of the world's processed food safe. In Food & Beverage, you'll help a wide variety of food, beverage, and brewery processors manage the increasing risks of foodborne illness and contamination. By providing cleaning and sanitizing programs, animal care products, antimicrobial food tissue treatment and many other operational efficiency and product quality programs, Food & Beverage offers the opportunity to work with a combination of innovation and world-class service.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. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Covid-19 Vaccine NoticeDue to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires 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.