Account Manager in Training (Fixed Term)

Ecolab; Durban; On-site; ZAR 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecolab seeks an Account Manager in Training (AMIT) to join its leading Food & Beverage team in Durban. You will provide cleaning and sanitation solutions to food, beverage, and dairy environments through a blend of sales and technical service.

You will learn to develop sanitation plans, evaluate processes, and support operational efficiency while building customer relationships and gaining exposure to career path opportunities within Ecolab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry, biology or related science or technical field.
• 2 years of technical sales experience or experience working in a food, beverage or dairy processing/manufacturing environment
• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record
• Willingness to travel throughout a geographic territory
• Willingness to accommodate customer requirements with the ability to work evenings, weekends and nights

Responsibilities

• An AMIT will work closely with existing Account Managers in customer plant environments, focusing on food safety and food quality through the use of effective and efficient sanitation products and processes.
• As strong business partners, our Account Managers work with customers to develop sanitation plans and programs, evaluate processes and procedures, and identify and implement operational efficiencies.
• As an AMIT you will learn the daily responsibilities of an Ecolab Account Manager as you work on specific value-add projects to develop your sales and interpersonal skills as well as problem solving and mechanical aptitude.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry, biology or related science or technical field

Job description

Ecolab is seeking an Account Manager in Training (AMIT) to join its leading Food & Beverage team. In this position, you will provide cleaning and sanitation solutions to food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing environments through a dual focus on sales and technical service and consultation with new and existing customers. You will contribute to increasing food safety and product quality, enhancing sustainability, and boosting operational efficiency. Make your service and sales expertise work for you with Ecolab Food & Beverage.

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, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• Account Manager In Training roles are given exposure to potential career path roles within the organization and are given consideration for our full-time entry level Account Manager opportunities.

What You Will Do

• An AMIT will work closely with existing Account Managers in customer plant environments, focusing on food safety and food quality through the use of effective and efficient sanitation products and processes.
• As strong business partners, our Account Managers work with customers to develop sanitation plans and programs, evaluate processes and procedures, and identify and implement operational efficiencies.
• As an AMIT you will learn the daily responsibilities of an Ecolab Account Manager as you work on specific value-add projects to develop your sales and interpersonal skills as well as problem solving and mechanical aptitude.

Position Details

• Candidate must reside in: Durban.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry, biology or related science or technical field;
• 2 years of technical sales experience or experience working in a food, beverage or dairy processing/manufacturing environment
• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record
• Willingness to maintain flexibility to accommodate customer requirements with the ability to work varying hours including evenings, weekends and nights
• Willingness to travel throughout a geographic territory

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong mechanical ability and understanding of the operations within dairy, beverage, brewery or meat processing industries
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Desire to succeed in a competitive environment
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Strong follow-through and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and to adapt to changing priorities

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will 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. Ecolab 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, or disability.