Technical Sales Representative

As the industry leader in water technology, we’re growing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world’s most vital resource. Technical Sales Representative Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a Technical Sales Representative to join its industry-leading sales team. You’ll be responsible for revenue and profit growth of programs and services in targeted accounts. With a consultative sales approach, you’ll build relationships with existing customers by understanding their key business drivers and executing system assurance programs. With strong account leadership, you’ll also convert strategic competitive accounts and sell new technologies to current customers. What’s In It For You You will join a growth company offering a competitive base salary, bonus structure and benefits. Receive a company vehicle and cell phone. Opportunity for a long term, advancing career path in service, sales or management. Access to the industry’s most innovative training programs. Support from a dedicated technical service team. Culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection. Feel proud each day to work for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments. What You Will Do Generate and execute sales plans in existing customer base and in assigned competitively-held accounts to meet profit increase goals. Work closely with current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales. Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders in 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 Water innovations and technology in assigned customers to promote long-term business relationships with Nalco Water. Territory/Location Information This position is based in Austin, TX. Territory covers about a 200-mile radius of the surrounding area. Targeted accounts are within the Manufacturing and Transportation industries. 25% overnight travel may be required. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Technical sales or field sales support experience. Possess a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. 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 $81,200-$121,700 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. Potential Customer Requirements Notice 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. Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr