Join Ecolab's industry leading Textile Care team as a Territory Manager in the Baton Rouge, LA territory. 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 Baton Rouge, LA Must reside in a commutable distance from Baton Rouge or New Orleans, LA Territory covers about a 400 mile radius 10% overnight travel required Minimum Qualifications: Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs Ability to travel regularly, with 10-20% overnight travel required Flexibility to work emergency calls at night, on weekends, and over holidays Valid driver’s license & acceptable MVR No immigration sponsorship available for this position
Preferred Qualifications: Vocational/Technical or 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. 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. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 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.
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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.