As the industry leader in water technology, we’re growing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world’s most vital resource.   

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeks a Territory Manager to join its industry leading sales team.  You will develop, service, and manage a territory of Commercial Laundry accounts to provide timely and cost-effective textile care solutions. The position will strive to understand customer operations, identify challenges and, devise appropriate solutions to meet customer needs. With a focus on developing partnerships and exceptional relationships, the Territory Manager will provide prompt, reliable and personalized service.  Further, the Territory Manager will prospect for new clients and accounts to achieve the company sales growth objectives.   

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   

Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment    

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 St. Paul, MN 

80% overnight travel required during the first year 

20% overnight travel required after year one 

Minimum Qualifications:   

High School diploma or equivalent 

2 years outside technical sales and service experience   

Position requires a current and valid driver’s license 

Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs 

Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this position 

Physical Requirements:   

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   

College Diploma or University Degree in a related field, such as business, engineering, chemistry, or science is preferred   

Education or experience in electrical, mechanical or plumbing field. 

Ability to work independently and set own schedule.   

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.  

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Covid-19 Vaccine Notice

Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we 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, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.