Account Manager, Food & Beverage Manufacturing Sanitation

Ecolab; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage industry is seeking an Account Manager to enhance food safety and operational efficiency. The role involves providing sanitation solutions, building client relationships, and developing strategic sales plans. Ideal candidates should have a background in food or beverage manufacturing and strong communication skills. This position offers a flexible work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and a company vehicle.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Training

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in food, beverage, dairy processing, or technical sales.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab’s products.
• Develop strategic plans for sales and service calls.
• Manage Ecolab products and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Competitive Drive

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Post-Secondary Diploma

Tools

CIP Systems

Job description

Account Manager, Food & Beverage Manufacturing Sanitation

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Overview

Are you a food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing/plant sanitation expert with the ability to drive results for a global Fortune 500 Company? Ecolab’s industry-leading Food & Beverage team is seeking candidates for the Account Manager position. We focus on enhancing food safety, product quality, sustainability, and operational efficiency. We provide cleaning and sanitation solutions to food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing environments through sales and technical service/consultation to both new and existing customers. As strong business partners, Ecolab collaborates with customers to develop sanitation plans, evaluate processes, troubleshoot issues, and identify operational efficiencies.

What’s In It For You

• Work with diverse food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing clients.
• Gain recognition and challenge yourself by providing expertise and comprehensive cleaning and sanitation solutions.
• Receive a company vehicle for both business and personal use.
• Develop a long-term, advanced career in sales, service, corporate accounts, or management.
• Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment with self-planned schedules.
• Access top-tier resources, tools, and technology.
• Participate in paid training from successful professionals.
• Increase your income through sales performance.

Responsibilities

• Understand Ecolab products, plant operations, customer objectives, and regulations.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab’s products and services.
• Provide industry expertise on sanitation, safety, and quality; assist with sanitation plans, SOPs, process evaluations, operational efficiencies, and employee training.
• Develop strategic plans for sales and service calls.
• Communicate effectively across all plant levels; build strong relationships.
• Manage Ecolab products and equipment, participate in installations, test performance, make adjustments, and monitor inventory.

Position Details

• Based in Mississauga, Brampton, Guelph, Georgetown, or Toronto.
• Support the Golden Horseshoe area and surrounding regions within a 2-hour drive.
• Require 4-6 nights of overnight travel/support per month.
• Focus on dairy industry accounts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Post-Secondary Diploma.
• 2 years’ experience in food, beverage, dairy processing, or manufacturing environment, or technical sales experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with CIP systems.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to work varying hours (1-3 overnights/week).
• Willingness to travel within the territory and to the US for training/meetings.
• No immigration sponsorship available.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in dairy, food, agricultural science, quality assurance, engineering, chemistry, biology, or related fields.
• Mechanical ability.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Competitive drive and initiative.
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize.

About Ecolab Food & Beverage

Ecolab helps make 27% of the world’s processed food safe, providing cleaning, sanitizing, antimicrobial, and operational programs to manage food safety risks.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab promotes fair treatment and equal opportunity, recruiting and promoting based on qualifications and performance without discrimination.