Account Executive – Purification Technologies

Ecolab; Oegstgeest; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, independent work environment

Access to best in class resources,工具 &

Safety training & PPE

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking an Account Executive for Purification Technologies in the Netherlands. You will manage an assigned territory, develop accounts, and acquire new business for Purolite ion exchange and related technologies.

The role emphasizes consultative selling, strong account leadership, and long-term customer relationships across multiple sites. You will promote Purolite solutions, build a robust pipeline, support technical discussions, and contribute to market intelligence while achieving

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree and a track record in technical sales or field sales support.
• Experience in water treatment, ion exchange, purification technologies, or related industrial markets is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with autonomy and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Promote the full range of Purolite ion exchange and specialty resin technologies.
• Travel to customers and prospects to meet budgeted targets.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline through prospecting and engagement.
• Propose marketing strategies to promote Purolite brand and sales.
• Provide technical support to convert contacts into regular customers; analyze projects and plant optimization.
• Conduct on-site interventions and audits on industrial sites for optimal resin usage.
• Participate in technical seminars for water treatment and customer training.
• Develop market intelligence on competition and pricing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ecolab has an immediate need for an Account Executive – Purification Technologies, Netherlands in our Purolite group. This role combines territory management, account development and new business acquisition to drive profitable growth across a diverse customer base. If you are a passionate sales professional with a proven track record of success in technical sales we invite you to apply. This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base salary, bonus structure and benefits. You will be primarily responsible for revenue and profit growth of Ecolab. You will be required to take a consultative sales approach with a primary emphasis on strong account leadership skills and retention of strategic Ecolab accounts. In addition, you must build long-term relationships with a large customer base by understanding their key business drivers, executing system assurance programs, and selling new technologies.

What’s In It For You

• Flexible, independent work environment where you will manage a monthly schedule
• Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
• Grow your income as you drive growth
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment

What You Will Do

• Promote the full range of Purolite™ ion exchange and specialty resin technologies.
• Contacting & Visiting Customers and Prospects for at least 50% of his working time to at least achieve the agreed budgeted targets.
• Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities through prospecting, networking and customer engagement.
• Control the expenses in accordance with the budget.
• Complete, with all necessary information, orders prior to processing.
• Propose marketing strategies to promote the Purolite brand and the development of the sales of Purolite ion exchange resins to Customers & Prospects.
• Provide technical support in the marketplace to convince contacts to become regular customers:
• Calculation of projects and / or plant optimization
• On-site intervention and audit on industrial sites for the optimal use of resins and the settlement of any operating difficulty.
• Participate in technical seminars for water treatment.
• Propose the best solutions to commercial and technical problems encountered by helping before and after sales.
• Improve market intelligence regarding the competition in terms of people, strategies, pricing, share per segment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
• 3+years of successful technical sales or field sales support experience
• 3+ years of experience within water treatment, ion exchange, purification technologies, specialty chemicals or related industrial markets.
• Knowledge of industries such as food and beverage, life sciences, chemical processing, mining, energy or industrial manufacturing
• High computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems)
• Dutch & English is a must, German an asset.
• History of working in a field that required autonomy and self‑motivation
• Prior experience that required excellent communication skills
• Prior experience that required excellent organizational skills
• Account leadership experience that includes calling on multilevel plant or facilities management to accomplish company goals
• Prior experience that demonstrates a strong work ethic and ability to multitask

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent‑first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver 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. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will 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. Ecolab 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, or disability.