Territory Sales and Service Representative

Ecolab Inc. • Duluth, MN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Ecolab’s team as a Territory Sales and Service Representative in the Duluth, MN market. Ecolab is an industry leader focused on enhancing customer success in sectors like hospitality, foodservice, long-term care, commercial, education, and government. The role involves managing a territory, servicing laundry and dish machines, dispensing equipment and systems, and selling new solutions to help customers achieve a cleaner, safer & healthier environment. After an initial training program, you will manage, service, and sell to established customers including restaurants, hotels, schools, and long-term care facilities within an assigned territory. In some cases, a supporting role may be assigned until a territory becomes available. This is a field-based position requiring travel to Duluth, MN and surrounding areas. Training includes 2 weeks at Ecolab Corporate Headquarters in Eagan, Minnesota, and 10 weeks of in-field training, with travel and certain expenses covered by Ecolab. The role offers access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology, an independent work environment, a culture of safety, an award-winning paid training program, a company service vehicle, and opportunities for growth and development.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of sales, mechanical service, customer service, food service or hospitality industry-related experience
• Availability to work overnight shifts and provide emergency assistance which may occur at night, on weekends and over holidays
• Position requires a current and valid Driver’s License with no restrictions
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this position
• Lifting 50 lbs
• Pushing/pulling
• Standing/bending/stooping
• Working in confined spaces
• Distinguishing color (tools may be accommodated)
• Availability to work overtime
• Driving 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)

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or other advanced training or certifications
• Previous mechanical problem-solving experience (e.g. plumbing, electrical, HVAC and/or mechanical experience) in industries related to food service, laundry, housekeeping, hospitality and/or pool and spa

Responsibilities

• Leverage tools and technology (including tablet and mobile phone apps) to conduct customer visits and recommend unique programs and solutions to customers
• Communicate our total value to the customer to meet their needs and grow sales within existing customer accounts
• Use your problem-solving skills to conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on laundry and dish machines, dispensing equipment, and systems
• Provide emergency service to existing customers via phone or in person, as needed
• Assist in the installation of equipment and solutions
• Demonstrate safe equipment use, ensuring your customers' operations are fully functional
• Manage equipment, parts, and inventory to control costs

Benefits

• Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• 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 and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
• Company service vehicle and cell phone for business use. We pay for fuel, drive time to customer sites, and time for service maintenance on your vehicle
• Opportunities for growth and development: carve out a long-term, advanced career path towards service, sales, or management with an opportunity for tuition reimbursement
• Award-winning paid training program (including paid travel time) at a state-of-the-art training facility in Eagan, MN.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees