Territory Manager

Leadbeam, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Benefits from day 1

401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking a Commercial Laundry - Territory Manager to support textile care customers across a multi‑state territory. You will lead sales and consult on wash processes, building partnerships with independent laundries and corporate accounts in industries such as hospitality and food service.

You will train customers on products and programs, travel up to 25% overnight, and work with plant managers to improve linen quality and operating efficiency while benefiting from a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Regular travel with 25% overnight travel.
• Flexibility to respond to emergency calls outside normal hours.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable MVR.
• No immigration sponsorship available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic work plans for sales and service/consultation calls with customers.
• Partner with plant managers to understand operations and laundry challenges.
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab's laundry products and programs.
• Cultivate long-term relationships to increase sales.
• Provide extensive hands-on product and solution training.
• Leverage technical aptitude to troubleshoot laundry machines and dispensing systems.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales presentations

Customer consultation

Technical aptitude

Travel flexibility

Education

Vocational/Technical or bachelor's degree

Job description

Join Ecolab's industry leading Textile Care team as a Commercial Laundry - Territory Manager in the Kansas Territory. You will make a positive impact on our commercial laundry customers as you provide expert consultation and solutions that improve linen quality, boost operating efficiencies and enhance sustainability. As a Territory Manager, you will serve as the face of Ecolab for your customers, ranging from independent laundry operations to corporate accounts, including commercial uniform, retail, food & beverage, and hospitality/tourism industries.

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career development
• Paid training program where you will learn from subject matter experts with proven success
• Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment where you will plan your own schedule
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Receive a non-decaled company vehicle for business and personal use
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment – medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What You Will Do:

• Develop strategic work plans for completing sales and service/consultation calls with new and existing customers
• Partner with plant managers and other key personnel to understand their operations and laundry challenges
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab's innovative laundry products and chemicals, processes & programs to increase your customers operating efficiencies
• Cultivate long‑term relationships that will lead to increased sales
• Provide extensive hands‑on product and solution training
• Leverage your technical aptitude as you troubleshoot laundry machines and dispensing systems

Position Details:

• This position is based in Topeka KS, Wichita KS, and Springfield MI
• Territory covers a 250-mile radius
• Approx 25% overnight travel required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
• Ability to travel regularly, with 25% overnight travel required
• Flexibility to work emergency calls at night, on weekends, and over holidays
• Valid driver’s license & acceptable MVR
• No immigration sponsorship available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational/Technical or bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, influence customers and build trust
• Previous chemical sales experience, commercial laundry industry/operations, or plant management experience
• 2 years’ relevant work or military experience
• 1 year of applied mechanical problem‑solving experience (i.e., plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or mechanical trouble shooting experience)

About Ecolab Textile Care:

Our customers trust us to help clean 33 billion pounds of linens annually. Ecolab Textile Care provides solutions, personal service, and consulting for the entire wash process for commercial laundry operators. By joining a team designing and supporting programs to meet customers’ needs, you’ll have the opportunity to provide innovative wash programs and sustainable cleaning solutions to reduce total operating costs and carbon footprint.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The total Compensation range for this position is $84,300-$126,400 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.

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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.

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 a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and 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, 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).

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.