Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking an Industry Technical Consultant – in our Food & Beverage division. If you are passionate about implementing new technology, helping to troubleshoot and solve complex clients’ problems, training technical sales reps, can recommend process treatment programs for sales representatives, and more we invite you to apply! This is your opportunity to join a large growing company offering a competitive base salary, bonus structure and benefits.
As an Industry Technical Consultant, you will be primarily responsible for implementing new technology, transitioning new business, and assisting sales representatives in making technical related sales calls and presentations within the division. You will research, identify and define market and product application opportunities for customers with the industry and assist in developing and implementing marketing plans to capture identified sales opportunities.
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 held in the field and at Nalco Water Headquarters in Naperville, IL
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:
Assists sales representatives and Corporate Account Managers in making industry-specific technical/application related sales calls and presentations in specific product and market applications
Researches, identifies, and defines market and product application opportunities within a specific industry, for specific customers or groups of customers
Develops plans in conjunction with the field and other SBU members to capture identified sales opportunities
Conducts on-site audits to assess and solve customer problems or meet customer requirements
Provides on-the-job product and sales training as appropriate and identifies training and reference materials needed for field sales training programs
Work with marketing and sales stakeholders to identify new product and program applications and appropriate training
Coach individuals in the organization on processes, applications, technologies, and value documentation
Position Details:
This position is remote and candidates must reside near a major airport
Territory covers the Northeast and Southeastern part of the US
Targeted accounts in the Food & Beverage industry.
50% or more overnight travel required
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Must have Wastewater experience
10+ years of successful technical implementation, production management, process engineering, technical sales, or field sales support experience
50% or more overnight travel required
Must have a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
No immigration sponsorship offered for this role
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
Self-motivated, proactive, result-oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction.
Strong membrane experiences, to include equipment expertise, program optimization, and demonstrated ability to understand a total plant approach to water.
Recognized as an expert in industry or technology focus
Excellent team orientation, proactivity and sense of urgency in supporting business growth and market leadership through differentiated technology and expertise
Strong communication skills
Have knowledge of, have led, or participated in Total Plant Assessments
About Nalco Water:
In a world with increasing water shortage and contamination challenges, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water each year. We work with customers across the world in the light industry (institutional, food & beverage, manufacturing, transportation, textile care, and global high tech) and heavy industry (chemical, downstream, paper, mining, power and primary metals industries) to reduce, reuse, and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment. Nalco Water provides the unique opportunity to work with a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems, data analysis and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability and performance for our customers.
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The total Compensation range for this position is $135,400-$203,000 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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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including 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 a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and 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, 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).
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.