Account Manager
Ecolab
- Vancouver, WA
- $75,000-115,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
- The ability to make an impact with a company 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!
- 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
- This position is based in: Kennewick, Washington
- Territory covers about a 250- mile radius of the surrounding area
- 20% overnight travel required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (2 years of industry or Ecolab experience = 1 year of post-secondary education)
- 2 years of experience in food, beverage or dairy processing/manufacturingenvironment OR 2 years of selling into manufacturing environments in technical sales
- Functional computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems)
- 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
- 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