Technical Sales Representative

Ecolab

93d • $104,500 - $156,700

About The Position

As the industry leader in water technology, we’re growing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world’s most vital resource. Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeks a Technical Sales Representative to join its industry leading sales team. You’ll be responsible for revenue and profit growth of programs and services in targeted accounts. Using a consultative sales approach, you’ll build relationships with existing customers by executing system assurance programs that meet their key business needs. With strong account leadership, you’ll also convert strategic competitive accounts and sell new technologies to current customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years of technical sales or field sales support experience.
• Industrial water treatment experience.
• Position requires a current and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.).
• Specialty chemical industry experience.
• Working knowledge of paper machine operations, wet end chemistry, pulp mill operations.

Responsibilities

• Generate and execute sales plans in existing customer base and in assigned competitively-held accounts, to meet profit increase goals.
• Work closely with current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within current and prospective customers, including plant or facility executives.
• Provide technical support to customers; identifying and resolving customer challenges, 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.
• Actively sell and support Nalco Water innovations and technology in assigned customers to promote long-term business relationships with Nalco Water.

Benefits

• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees