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.
What's in it For You:
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 with a company 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 where you will plan your own schedule
Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology
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 You Will Do:
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
Position Details:
This position is based in Knoxville, TN
Territory covers about a 250-mile radius of the surrounding area
50% overnight travel may be required
Minimum Qualifications:
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
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
Physical Requirements:
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
Preferred Qualifications:
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)
About Ecolab Textile Care:
Our customers trust us to help clean 33 billion pounds of linens annually. Ecolab Textile Care provides solutions, personal service, and consulting for the entire wash process for commercial laundry operators. By joining a team designing and supporting programs to meet customers' needs, you'll have the opportunity to provide innovative wash programs and sustainable cleaning solutions to reduce total operating costs and carbon footprint.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The total Compensation range for this position is $84,300-$126,400 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
Benefits
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A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (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, Ecolab has 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.
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