Account Manager

Ecolab • New York, NY

23h • Onsite

About The Position

As the industry leader in water technology, Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking an Account Manager to join its industry leading sales team. This role is responsible for revenue and profit growth of programs and services in targeted accounts. The Account Manager will use a consultative sales approach to build relationships with existing customers by executing system assurance programs that meet their key business needs. The position also involves converting strategic competitive accounts and selling new technologies to current customers through strong account leadership. The role is based in New York City / New Jersey, covering a 30-mile radius in the Healthcare, Commercial, and Education industries, with less than 5% overnight travel. Nalco Water helps customers conserve over 161 billion gallons of water annually, working across light and heavy industries to reduce, reuse, and recycle water while protecting systems and equipment. Ecolab, with annual sales of $15 billion and over 48,000 associates, is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services in more than 170 countries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of technical sales or field sales support experience
• Position requires a current and valid driver's license
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role
• Drive a company vehicle as required to perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed to determine eligibility to drive a company vehicle)
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.)
• Water treatment or specialty chemical industry experience
• Working knowledge of OR

Responsibilities

• Execute strong team leadership by coaching and training other District Reps, championing corporate initiatives, and by planning and leading portions of District Meetings
• Generate and execute sales plans and strategies to close new opportunities within existing customer base, and in major, competitively-held accounts, to meet defined territory profit increase goals.
• Work closely with large, strategic current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales within assigned territory
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within current and prospective customers, including plant or facility executives
• Engage in problem solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data and providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are performing at optimal levels
• Demonstrate the ability to stabilize jeopardy business in large, strategic accounts

Benefits

• 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 held in the field and at Nalco Water Headquarters in Naperville, IL
• Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment
• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees