Territory Manager - Commercial Laundry

Ecolab • Knoxville, TN

2d • $84,300 - $126,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Ecolab's industry leading Textile Care team as a Commercial Laundry – Territory Manager. You will make a positive impact on our commercial laundry customers as you provide expert consultation and solutions that improve linen quality, boost operating efficiencies and enhance sustainability. As a Territory Manager, you will serve as the face of Ecolab for your customers, ranging from independent laundry operations to corporate accounts, including commercial uniform, retail, food & beverage, and hospitality/tourism industries.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous chemical sales experience, commercial laundry industry/operations, or plant management experience
• Flexibility to work emergency calls at night, on weekends, and over holidays
• Position requires a current and valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, influence customers and build trust
• Previous chemical sales experience, commercial laundry industry/operations, or plant management experience
• 2+ years’ relevant work or military experience
• 1+ year of applied mechanical problem-solving experience (i.e., plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or mechanical trouble shooting experience)

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic work plans for completing sales and service/consultation calls with new and existing customers
• Partner with plant managers and other key personnel to understand their operations and laundry challenges
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab's innovative laundry products and chemicals, processes & programs to increase your customers operating efficiencies
• Cultivate long-term relationships that will lead to increased sales
• Provide extensive hands-on product and solution training
• Leverage your technical aptitude as you troubleshoot laundry machines and dispensing systems

Benefits

• Paid training program
• Flexible, independent work environment
• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
• Non-decaled company vehicle for business and personal use
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Company paid pension
• Stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED