Account Manager

Ecolab Life Sciences; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Account Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing food safety and operational efficiency for diverse clients. In this dynamic position, you will leverage your sales expertise to provide tailored cleaning and sanitation solutions, ensuring a high standard of quality across food and beverage manufacturing environments. The role offers a flexible work environment, a company vehicle for personal use, and opportunities for career advancement. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, this is your chance to make a significant impact while growing your career in a supportive and engaging atmosphere.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Flexible Work Schedule

Paid Training Program

Best-in-Class Resources and Tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in sales or technical fields.
• 2+ years in food, beverage, or dairy processing environments.

Responsibilities

• Build understanding of Ecolab products and customer operations.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations to clients.
• Develop strategic work plans for sales and service calls.

Skills

Sales Experience

Technical Consultation

Customer Relationship Management

Sanitation Knowledge

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Degree in Food Science or Related Field

Job description

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Join Ecolab’s industry leading Food & Beverage team as an Account Manager in our Baltimore, MD market. 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
  
  

Position Details

• This position is based in: Baltimore, MD
• Territory covers about a 100-mile radius of the surrounding area
• 20% overnight travel may be required
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• 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 Requirements

• 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

See how Ecolab helps make 27% of the world’s processed food safe. In Food & Beverage, you’ll help a wide variety of food, beverage, and brewery processors manage the increasing risks of foodborne illness and contamination. By providing cleaning and sanitizing programs, animal care products, antimicrobial food tissue treatment and many other operational efficiency and product quality programs, Food & Beverage offers the opportunity to work with a combination of innovation and world-class service.

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The total Compensation range for this position is $82,000-$123,000 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we 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, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

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