Sales Development Manager

Ecolab • Richmond, VA

20d

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking driven B2B sales professionals to join the commercial Pest Elimination Solutions Sales team in the United States. As a Sales Development Manager you will build & grow profitable client relationships with commercial businesses to protect their brand, their facilities, and the health and safety of their employees and customers. You will drive sales and attain budget goals by leveraging prospecting, cold calling, and networking skills to target restaurants, hospitals, hotels, retailers, food and beverage plants, schools, and nursing homes to offer the most effective B2B pest elimination programs in the United States. The new accounts you acquire will be aligned to our service team which is responsible for delivering the solutions you sell. What’s in it For You? Guaranteed commission for your first year while you learn from successful professionals The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments Work with the world’s most recognized and iconic brands The ability to make an impact with a company focused on growth 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 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! To start, you will have the advantage of Ecolab’s world class paid training program designed to provide you the tools and resources to be one of the best in your field. Our 7-week training program will include paid travel to Ecolab Corporate Headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota for portions of the training. Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (1.5 years of business-to-business sales or Ecolab experience = 1 year of post-secondary education)
• Position requires a current and valid Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Home office with internet access capability
• Position requires the ability to read and write in English
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Nice To Haves

• 3 years of demonstrated proven results in business-to-business commercial sales or equivalent Ecolab experience
• Pest elimination and / or hotel and restaurant selling experience
• Excellent organization / time management skills
• Proven relationship management and consulting skills
• Problem-solving ability to determine customer solutions
• Proven negotiation & presentation expertise
• Strong self-motivation & drive for results
• Bilingual - English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Prospect and obtain customers to achieve annual new business sales goals
• Discover sales opportunities and implement sales strategies
• Partner with our service team, corporate account team, and inter-company partners to implement best practices to solve customer’s pest problems
• Build rapport and cultivate relationships with customers and co-workers through professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
• Provide outstanding customer service by leading and educating customers throughout the sales process
• Keep informed of Ecolab product / service offerings and industry conditions to enhance successful customer outcomes

Benefits

• Guaranteed commission for your first year while you learn from successful professionals
• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
• Work with the world’s most recognized and iconic brands
• The ability to make an impact with a company focused on growth 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 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees