Food & Beverage Account Manager

Are you a food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing/plant sanitation expert with the ability to drive results for a global Fortune 500 Company? Join Ecolab's industry leading Food & Beverage team as an Account Manager. We are increasing food safety and product quality, enhancing sustainability and boosting operational efficiency. We provide cleaning and sanitation solutions to food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing environments through a dual focus on sales and technical service/consultation to new and existing customers. As strong business partners, Ecolab works with customers to develop sanitation plans and programs, evaluate processes and procedures, troubleshoot technical issues and identify and implement operational efficiencies.

What's in it For You:

• Work with a variety of food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing customers

• Be challenged and gain recognition as you provide unparalleled expertise and a comprehensive set of cleaning and sanitation solutions

• Receive a company vehicle for business and personal use

• Carve out a long term, advanced career path in sales/service, corporate accounts, or management

• Flexible, independent work environment where you will plan your own schedule

• Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology

• Enjoy a paid training program allowing you to learn from successful professionals

• Grow your income as you drive sales

What You Will Do:

• Build a solid understanding of Ecolab products, plant operations, customer business objectives, and applicable government regulations

• Prepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab's innovative products, equipment and services

• Provide industry expertise to customers in terms of sanitation, safety, quality and operations; including assisting with sanitation plans and programs, standard operating procedures, evaluating processes and procedures, identifying and implementing operational efficiencies, and employee training

• Develop strategic work plans for completing sales and service/consultation calls with new and existing customers

• Communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff; build strong business relationships and networks

• Manage Ecolab products and equipment; participate in equipment installations, observe and test equipment and product performance, repair or adjust equipment, adjust chemical concentration levels, monitor product inventory and place orders

• We are looking for candidates who reside within a commutable distance of West Sacramento, CA

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (1.5 years of business-to-business sales, technical experience, or Ecolab experience = 1 year of post-secondary education)

• 2 years of experience in food, beverage or dairy processing/manufacturing environment OR 2 years of selling into manufacturing environments in technical sales

• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record

• Willingness and ability to work varying hours (average: 1-3 overnights per week)

• Willingness and ability to travel throughout a geographic territory

• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry, biology or related field

• General mechanical ability

• Bilingual - English / Spanish

• 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

About Ecolab Food & Beverage:

See how Ecolab helps make 27% of the world's processed food safe. In Food & Beverage, you'll help a wide variety of food, beverage, and brewery processors manage the increasing risks of foodborne illness and contamination. By providing cleaning and sanitizing programs, animal care products, antimicrobial food tissue treatment and many other operational efficiency and product quality programs, Food & Beverage offers the opportunity to work with a combination of innovation and world-class service.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

The Total Target Cash range is: $78,600 - $115,000. This position has a base salary and is eligible for incentive compensation based on performance, per plan terms.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range is based on full-time 40 hours per week. Ecolab in good faith anticipates it will pay within the posted range. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining the compensation for a potential new employee such as education, training, experience, work location, travel (if required), etc.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Ecolab has the following US benefit offerings: Medical/Prescription Coverage, Health Savings Account, Wellness Program, Dental, Vison, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care, Limited Purpose Health Care, Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance Plans (Basic Life, Optional Employee Life, Spouse Domestic Partner Life, Dependent Child(ren) Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Business and Travel Insurance), Disability (Short-Term, Long-Term and Optional Long-Term), 401k Savings Plan, Pension Plan, Retirement Health Care Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Full-Time Associates), Long-Term Incentives (Executive Level), Short-Term Incentives, Group Legal Services, Education Assistance Program, Time Off (Vacation, Holiday, Jury Duty and Bereavement leave), Parental Leave (Medical/Short-Term Disability and Paid Parental Leave), Adoption Assistance, Discount on Day Care Services, Caregiver Services and Voluntary Benefits (Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Auto and Homeowners Insurance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Employee Discount Program). On-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information.

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Covid-19 Vaccine Notice

Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

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