Account Manager - Food & Beverage

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 customers Be challenged and gain recognition as you provide unparalleled expertise and a comprehensive set of cleaning and sanitation solutions Receive a company vehicle for business and personal use Carve out a long term, advanced career path in sales/service, corporate accounts, or management Flexible, independent work environment where you will plan your own schedule Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology Enjoy a paid training program allowing you to learn from successful professionals Grow your income as you drive sales What You Will Do: Build a solid understanding of Ecolab products, plant operations, customer business objectives, and applicable government regulations Prepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab's innovative products, equipment and services Provide 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 training Develop strategic work plans for completing sales and service/consultation calls with new and existing customers Communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff; build strong business relationships and networks Manage 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 orders We are looking for candidates who reside within 150-miles of Sioux Falls Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (1.5 years of business-to-business sales, technical experience, or Ecolab experience = 1 year of post-secondary education) 2 years of experience in food, beverage or dairy processing/manufacturing environment OR 2 years of selling into manufacturing environments in technical sales Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record Willingness and ability to work varying hours (average: 1-3 overnights per week) Willingness and ability to travel throughout a geographic territory No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity Preferred Qualifications: BS/BA degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry, biology or related field General mechanical ability Bilingual - English / Spanish Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Desire to succeed in a competitive environment Ability to take initiative and work independently Strong follow-through and organizational skills Ability to prioritize multiple projects and to adapt to changing priorities 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 $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. - 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. 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. 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