Senior Water Solutions Account Executive (Remote | Travel)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Cell phone

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ecolab seeks a Sr. Account Executive for the Purification Technologies sales team. The role focuses on managing existing accounts and driving new business in the Great Lakes region, including near Chicago, IL, with up to 50% travel.

The position requires a strong background in ion exchange, proven sales and negotiation skills, and the ability to work remotely with supporting CRM data and quotes. A bachelor’s degree in engineering/science is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in Ion Exchange industry.
• Proven sales and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate key aspects of product lines and services.
• Communicate well leveraging various technologies and high level customer interactions.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships.
• Support other territories if needed.
• Provide and maintain CRM data for existing and new prospects.
• Deliver monthly sales and volume forecasts.
• Prepare quotes with documentation aligned to products and initiatives.
• Negotiate terms to optimize business outcomes.
• Receive orders and hand off to customer service for entry.
• Communicate with customers during order execution.
• Follow up on ion exchange needs and trends.
• Understand technical details of ion exchange resins and absorbents.
• Know markets using ion exchange and future trends.
• Meet or exceed defined goals.
• Provide technical assistance to customers.
• Attend and promote trade shows.

Skills

Negotiation

Sales

Communication

Customer relationships

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/related field

Master's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ecolab seeks a Sr. Account Executive for the Purification Technologies sales team. The role focuses on managing existing accounts and driving new business in the Great Lakes region, including near Chicago, IL, with up to 50% travel.

The position requires a strong background in ion exchange, proven sales and negotiation skills, and the ability to work remotely with supporting CRM data and quotes. A bachelor’s degree in engineering/science is required.