Service and Sales Specialist

Davita Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the Textile Care industry as a Territory Manager in Minneapolis. You will positively impact commercial laundry customers through expert consultation, help enhance sustainability, and boost operational efficiency while enjoying a flexible work environment. The role demands strong relationship-building skills, sales experience, and readiness for travel.

Benefits

Paid training program

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Company vehicle for business and personal use

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license & acceptable MVR.
• Previous chemical sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales and service plans for customers.
• Provide hands-on product training and support.
• Cultivate long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Relationship Building

Sales

Consultation

Problem Solving

Education

Vocational/Technical or bachelor's degree

Job description

Join Ecolab's industry leading Textile Care team as aCommercial Laundry - Territory Manager in the Minneapolis 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 environmentwhere 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 the MN Twin Cities Metro area

• The territory includes customers in Minnesota and North & South Dakota. This would require monthly travel to each

• 25 % overnight travel required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs

• Ability to travel regularly, with 10-20% 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 $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.

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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.

- 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)

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