Are you a food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing / plant sanitation expert with the ability to drive results for a global Fortune 500 Company? Join Ecolab's industry leadingFood & Beverage team as an Account Manager. We are increasing food safety and product quality, enhancing sustainability and boosting operational efficiency. We provide cleaning and sanitation solutions to food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing environments through a dual focus on sales and technical service/consultation to new and existing customers. As strong business partners, Ecolab works with customers to develop sanitation plans and programs, evaluate processes and procedures, troubleshoot technical issues and identify and implement operational efficiencies.What's In It For YouWork with some of the leading food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing customersBe challenged and gain recognition as you provide unparalleled expertise and a comprehensive set of cleaning and sanitation solutionsCarve out a long term, advanced career path in sales/service, corporate accounts, or managementComprehensive benefits packages in line with market and industry standards.Flexible, independent work environment where you will plan your own scheduleAccess to best in class resources, tools, and technologyReceive a company vehicle for business and personal useEnjoy a paid training program allowing you to learn from successful professionalsGrow your income as you drive salesWhat You Will DoBuild a solid understanding of Ecolab products, customer plant operations and business objectives, and applicable government regulations.Develop strategic work plans for completing sales targets and service/consultation calls with new and existing customers.Prepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab's innovative products, equipment and services.Provide industry expertise to customers in terms of sanitation, safety, quality and operations; including assisting with sanitation plans and programs, standard operating procedures, evaluating processes and procedures, identifying and implementing operational efficiencies, and employee training.Manage Ecolab products and equipment; participate in equipment installations, observe and test equipment and product performance, repair or adjust equipment, adjust chemical concentration levels, monitor product inventory and place orders.Implement agreed upon corporate account commitments and proactively inform Corporate Account Manager (CAM's) of results, challenges and initiativesCommunicate effectively with all levels of plant staff; build strong business relationships and networksFollow Ecolab safety guidelines and incident reporting requirements.Position DetailsRoute territory will include: CITIES/AREAComprehensive benefits packages in line with market and industry standards.Training involving a combination of classroom and on the job with periodic assessments.North AmericaWe are looking for candidates who reside withinXXmiles ofCITY, STATEMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry or related field.2 years technical sales experience in meat, processed food, dairy, and poultry sector or the beverage and brewing sector.Possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable motor vehicle record.Willingness and ability to travel by car throughout territory, including periodic overnight travel, could be required to be on-call during off-work hours and weekends when needed.Immigration sponsorship to work in the country is not available for this role.Preferred QualificationsAbility to sell value-added products to customers.Carry aptitude and confidence to deal with large national and multi-national customersGeneral mechanical ability.Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.Ability to take initiative and work independently.Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & BelongingEcolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.