Territory Growth Sales Rep – Chicago

Ecolab; Illinois; On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Benefits package

Flexible, independent work environment

Job summary

Ecolab Institutional is seeking a results-oriented sales professional to cover a 60-mile radius around Chicago, IL. You will drive growth, build strong customer relationships, and deliver value through cleaning, sanitation, safety, and operations expertise.

Responsibilities include managing a robust pipeline, leveraging CRM tools, and partnering with internal teams to exceed targets while traveling up to 10% overnight. Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of sales experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2 years of sales experience.
• Experience in broadline distribution, customer service, foodservice, hospitality, or a related industry.
• Position requires a current and valid driver’s license.
• Ecolab conducts a background check and drug screens on all candidates who receive a job offer.
• No Immigration Sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Drive outsized growth in major, high growth markets by meeting or exceeding growth and revenue targets.
• Leverage market knowledge to identify, develop, and gain new opportunities within assigned geographic area.
• Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline using CRM and digital sales tools.
• Communicate total value to customers and grow solutions within existing accounts.
• Provide industry expertise on cleaning and sanitation, safety, quality and operations by recommending plans, SOPs, and training.
• Partner with service and internal teams to ensure best-in-class value delivery.
• Establish multi-level relationships with customers and industry partners through consultative engagement.
• Activate and close franchise opportunities with Corporate accounts.

Skills

Sales experience

CRM proficiency

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Ecolab Institutional is seeking a results-oriented sales professional to cover a 60-mile radius around Chicago, IL. You will drive growth, build strong customer relationships, and deliver value through cleaning, sanitation, safety, and operations expertise.

Responsibilities include managing a robust pipeline, leveraging CRM tools, and partnering with internal teams to exceed targets while traveling up to 10% overnight. Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of sales experience are required.