Application Specialist

Nalco

241d • $61,500 - $92,300

About The Position

Ecolab is currently seeking candidates for a full-time Application Specialist role to support the Nalco Water Downstream business. If you are a passionate technical professional that likes to work in an autonomous, hands-on environment, we invite you to apply. You will be primarily responsible for working with Sales Representatives on executing service plans in strategic district accounts. This will involve the completion of agreed-upon contractual services in your assigned accounts and providing customers with problem-solving support. You will also assist District Sales Representatives with start-ups of both new applications in current customers, and in transitioning competitively held accounts. This position will also require you to build strong relationships with your assigned customer base to generate a high level of customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-3 years industry experience.
• Possess a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• No immigration sponsorship offered for this role.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree or trade school certification
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Basic problem-solving skills
• Water treatment or specialty chemical industry experience
• Working knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Provide routine service support to Sales Representatives in strategic district accounts to execute agreed upon customer system assurance and continuous improvement plans.
• Assist Sales Representatives with plant surveys of prospective customers.
• Assist Sales Representatives with start-ups of new applications in both existing customers and new accounts.
• Develop strong relationships with the key stakeholders in the strategic district accounts where you provide service support to other District Sales Representatives.
• Provide technical support to customers; identifying and resolving customer pain points, escalating as required.
• Engage in problem-solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data and providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are performing at optimal levels.
• Support services include sample testing, light maintenance, customer service, service report generation, chemical ordering, chemical inventory management, general labor activities.
• Actively support innovations and technology in the strategic district accounts where you provide your support to District Sales Representatives.

Benefits

• Enjoy a paid training allowing you to learn from successful professionals
• Opportunity for a long term, advances career path in service, sales, or management
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• 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.
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch training and personal protection equipment
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment-medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED