Account Manager, Food & Beverage Processing Sanitation

Ecolab Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in sanitation solutions is seeking an Account Manager in Richmond, BC. The role involves enhancing food safety and operational efficiency in food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing. Responsibilities include delivering sales presentations, developing sanitation plans, and managing relationships with customers. Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience, alongside excellent communication skills. Competitive salary of $72,000 to $75,000 plus incentives offered.

Benefits

Company vehicle for business and personal use

Flexible work environment

Paid training programs

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in food, beverage, or dairy processing or technical sales.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to work varying hours, including overnights.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Ecolab products and customer goals.
• Deliver sales presentations on Ecolab's products.
• Provide industry expertise on sanitation and operations.

Skills

Sales expertise

Technical knowledge in food sanitation

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Post-Secondary Diploma

Degree in dairy, food, agricultural science, engineering, chemistry, biology

Tools

Ecolab products and equipment

Job description

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 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 a dual focus on sales and technical service / consultation to new and existing customers. As strong business partners, Ecolab develops sanitation plans and programs, evaluates processes and procedures, troubleshoots technical issues, and identifies operational efficiencies.

What’s in it For You :

• Work with a variety of food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing customers
• Gain recognition and challenge yourself by providing expertise and comprehensive cleaning and sanitation solutions
• Receive a company vehicle for business and personal use
• Build a long-term, advanced career in sales / service, corporate accounts, or management
• Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment with self-planned schedules
• Access top resources, tools, and technology
• Participate in paid training programs to learn from successful professionals
• Increase your income as you drive sales

What You Will Do :

• Develop a thorough understanding of Ecolab products, plant operations, customer goals, and regulations
• Deliver sales presentations on Ecolab's products, equipment, and services
• Provide industry expertise on sanitation, safety, quality, and operations, including developing sanitation plans, SOPs, and training employees
• Create strategic work plans for sales and service calls with customers
• Communicate effectively across all plant levels; build strong relationships
• Manage Ecolab products and equipment, participate in installations, monitor performance, and manage inventory

Position Details

• Based in Vancouver / Lower Mainland, BC, with travel throughout the area and to Vancouver Island as needed
• Some overnight travel for training, meetings, and district support

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree or Post-Secondary Diploma
• 2 years of experience in food, beverage, or dairy processing / manufacturing OR technical sales experience in manufacturing environments
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Willingness to work varying hours (1-3 overnights per week)
• Willingness to travel within the territory and to the US for training
• No Immigration Sponsorship available

Preferred Qualifications :

• Degree in dairy, food, agricultural science, engineering, chemistry, biology, or related field
• Mechanical ability
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Desire to succeed in a competitive environment
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

About Ecolab Food & Beverage :

We help make 27% of the world’s processed food safe by providing cleaning, sanitizing, and operational efficiency programs to food, beverage, and brewery processors. Join us to work with innovative solutions and world-class service.

Compensation :

Base salary ranges from $72,000 to $75,000 plus a Sales Incentive Plan. Compensation depends on education, experience, location, and travel requirements.

Benefits :

We offer comprehensive, market-competitive benefits. Details available on our website.

Our Commitment :

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics.