Data Center Corporate Account Manager

Ecolab; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Ecolab seeks a Data Center Corporate Account Manager – Global High Tech to lead enterprise sales and strategic initiatives in North American data centers. You will manage a portfolio including colocation, liquid cooling deployments and new construction, delivering executive communication and multi‑year partnerships.

Remote role near a major US airport with 50% travel, collaborating with field teams and senior leadership to drive growth and revenue across global accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental) or Life Sciences.
• 5+ years of industry sales experience, preferably in water treatment or specialty chemical industries.
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop growth strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Lead account strategies across global regions with Regional and Global Account Managers.
• Negotiate multi-year partnerships and strategic alliances.
• Develop and manage sales programs with Marketing Teams.
• Deliver on customer contractual commitments with service excellence.

Skills

Consultative sales

Executive-level relationships

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or Life Sciences

Job description

Data Center Corporate Account Manager – Global High Tech

Join Ecolab as a data center corporate account manager within our Nalco Water division; delivering comprehensive programs and solutions to meet the needs of customers across the data center market segment.

As a Corporate Account Manager, you will be tasked with building a robust understanding of our customers’ businesses, data center industry trends and navigating/managing MSA agreements. You will be responsible for all strategic enterprise revenue generating activities, including driving and owning sales opportunities/processes, executive communications and presentations, and implementing value added customer solutions within your assigned corporate account portfolio(s). As a Data Center Corporate Account Manager – Global High Tech you will manage a portfolio of business targeting North American colocation entities, Liquid Cooling Deployments, and Data Center New Construction; driving sales growth, effectively manage relationships both within our customers and the Ecolab matrixed organization and engaging with customer and Ecolab Senior Leadership.

A company vehicle will be provided as part of your total compensation package.

This position will report directly to the AVP of Global Accounts – Data Centers.

This is a remote role and candidates just need to live near a major US airport.

What You Will Do

• Work with Field Associates, Business Development Managers, Marketing, Finance and Group Leadership Teams to develop growth strategies that align with the division priorities and innovation goals.
• Effectively work across global regions to work in concert with other Regional Corporate Account Managers and Global Account Managers to lead and direct account strategies.
• Responsible for accelerating sales through negotiations of multi-year partnerships and/or strategic alliance agreements with key regional, national and strategic accounts.
• Develop, implement and manage sales and promotional programs for markets which you oversee in collaboration with Marketing Teams.
• Partner with field sales team to deliver on customer contractual commitments including service excellence execution and documented value delivery.
• Work with field leadership teams to ensure all team members are merchandising the value created to drive further growth.
• Pursue highly visible, progressive, and profitable market leading enterprise accounts which are strategic to Ecolab’s future.
• Execute effective presentations, communications and executive summaries that communicate key deliverables to internal teams and senior leadership, including Business Plan Execution, Sales Pipeline Management, and Market Strategy.

Location Information

Location is flexible and remote but needs to be near a major airport. 50% overnight travel required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental) or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry etc).
• 5+ years of industry sales experience, preferably in the water treatment or specialty chemical industry.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ consultative sales experience.
• Existing relationships/direct experience within customer base.
• Experience working with large multi-national global customers operating in all Ecolab regions.
• Demonstrated large account management success with executive-level relationship sales experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with industry executives.
• Excellent organization and follow-up skills.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The total Compensation range for this position is $142,100-$213,200 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.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
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