Ecolab Bioprocessing & Purification Technologies, the world leader in resin-based separation, purification and extraction technology, is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to join our global team!

We manufacture products which help our customers around the globe, mainly in pharmaceutical and life science sectors, with technology which are critical to safe manufacture of their products. It’s an exciting business which helps make the world cleaner, safer and healthier.

We are seeking a Technical Sales Manager to take sales responsibility for the regional growth and account maintenance of Purification Technologies products, in the Ecolab Purolite Resins business.

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, abundant energy and healthy environmentsThe ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growthThe support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

Why choose Ecolab?

A world-leading international organization, benefitting from a diverse, multinational teamA fast-paced, dynamic, and rapidly growing environmentManufacture of high-quality technical products, developed hand-in-hand with leading minds in the industryEntrepreneurial workplace culture with a flat management structure, encouraging new approaches and ideas

What you’ll do:

Enhance the profile of Purolite Resins in the marketplaceManage and develop existing accounts, in addition to seeking new business opportunities within the territory Implement agreed sales strategies, and achieve objectivesClose liaison and cooperation with senior level colleagues to enable the customer to receive efficient and effective servicesFeedback new potential business opportunities to the Senior Managers of the business. Contribute to the building of the annual budgetKeep up to date with new developments within the business and industryDay to day technical and commercial support of the customer base, including;Technical competence in ion exchange product knowledge and applicationsTroubleshooting customer problemsHandling customer complaintsLiaising and supporting other offices regarding product and client informationHandling resin sample testing/sample requestsMaintaining and circulating records within the department e.g. visit reports, quotation listings, tech, service/sample requests, etc)Production planning inputProviding temporary cover of other UK sales areas in the UK Sales Office and support as and when necessary

What you'll need:

Proven experience & knowledge of the water industry or food industry within a sales functionThe role requires a degree level chemist or chemical engineerIT literate with a good level of experience using Microsoft OfficeExcellent communication skills are required, with the ability to liaise effectively with people at all levelsNegotiation and influencing skillsIdeally with experience in Ion exchange resins or similar water treatment processProven experience in industryThe successful candidate will ideally be based in North/Central England and be prepared to travel within the UK and occasional overseas trips to Europe/North America for conferences and exhibitions and internal training meetings

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. 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.