Sales Development Manager

See why Selling Power magazine has consistently ranked Ecolab as a top company to sell for! Ecolab is seeking driven B2B sales professionals to join the commercial Pest Elimination Solutions Sales team in the United States. As a Sales Development Manager you will build & grow profitable client relationships with commercial businesses to protect their brand, their facilities, and the health and safety of their employees and customers. You will drive sales and attain budget goals by leveraging prospecting, cold calling, and networking skills to target restaurants, hospitals, hotels, retailers, food and beverage plants, schools, and nursing homes to offer the most effective B2B pest elimination programs in the United States. The new accounts you acquire will be aligned to our service team which is responsible for delivering the solutions you sell. What’s in it For You? Guaranteed commission for your first year while you learn from successful professionals The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments Work with the world’s most recognized and iconic brands The ability to make an impact with a company focused on growth 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: Prospect and obtain customers to achieve annual new business sales goals Discover sales opportunities and implement sales strategies Partner with our service team, corporate account team, and inter-company partners to implement best practices to solve customer’s pest problems Build rapport and cultivate relationships with customers and co-workers through professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills Provide outstanding customer service by leading and educating customers throughout the sales process Keep informed of Ecolab product / service offerings and industry conditions to enhance successful customer outcomes To start, you will have the advantage of Ecolab’s world class paid training program designed to provide you the tools and resources to be one of the best in your field. Our 7 week training program will include paid travel to Ecolab Corporate Headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota for portions of the training. Position Details: This is a field-based position covering a 120 radius and may require travel to the following locations and surrounding areas: Northwest IL- Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Elk Grove, Barrington, Crystal Lake, Carol Stream, Elgin, Rockford. 0% overnight travel required This is a field-based role Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (1.5 years of business to business sales or Ecolab experience = 1 year of post-secondary education) Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Home office with internet access capability Must be able to read and write in English Immigration sponsorship not available for this role Preferred Qualifications: 3 years of demonstrated proven results in business to business commercial sales or equivalent Ecolab experience Pest elimination and / or hotel and restaurant selling experience preferred Excellent organization / time management skills Proven relationship management and consulting skills Problem-solving ability to determine customer solutions Proven negotiation & presentation expertise Strong self-motivation & drive for results Bilingual - English and Spanish About Ecolab Pest Elimination: Learn how scientifically proven protocols help eliminate pests through 3.6 million customer visits annually. Ecolab Pest Elimination provides solutions to prevent and eliminate all types of pests in commercial buildings, food processing plants, food retail, foodservice, and many other markets. By partnering with our customers in these markets, you will have the opportunity to help protect their facilities, employees, and brands at a time when it’s more important than ever. Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The total Compensation range for this position is $84,300-$126,400 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. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 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. 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. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. For more Ecolab news and information, visit