Job Description
Job Description:
Join Ecolab's sales team as a Senior Corporate Account Manager in the Nashville, TN Market. This sales opportunity is within our industry leading Institutional division, which offers comprehensive chemical products and solutions to meet the needs of customers across the foodservice and hospitality industries, with a specific focus on emerging and regional chains. As a Senior Corporate Account Manager, you will build an understanding of our customers' businesses, industry trends and a working knowledge of your assigned customer contracts. You will maintain a book of business, drive sales growth and effectively manage relationships with our customers. You will be responsible for all revenue generating activities including prospecting, presenting, and closing new business opportunities, and driving value added customer solutions within your assigned customers.
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
Work with the world's most recognized and iconic brands
The ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career development
On the job training where you will learn from subject matter experts with proven success
Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment
Receive a non-decaled company vehicle for business and personal use
Gain development experiences in this role, including:
High, wide, & deep customer and internal relations to drive growth & profitability
Participate in industry activities & partnerships
Merchandise total value delivered
Contract negotiations with large multi-unit locations
Financial acumen and portfolio management
Leading through influence & partnership with internal stakeholders
Mentoring others
What You Will Do
Establish, grow, and manage new and existing foodservice and hospitality customers
Learn our customers' operations, understand their challenges and provide solutions to meet their needs
Oversee customer service and solution delivery to your assigned customer base and communicate clear account priorities, goals and plans to educate our internal teams regarding strategies and tactics for expanding business and addressing customer needs
Effectively manage the profitability of the business and drive new business sales through effective prospecting efforts, partnering with field and distributor sales teams, merchandising our total value proposition and closing the sale with customers
Identify business needs and opportunities that drive customer adoption of new and innovative products to develop and implement customized solutions for your customers
Develop key relationships within your assigned accounts and across the industry
Attend business and social events in support of customer relationships
Effectively develop less experienced field and corporate accounts associates
Position Details
Ideal candidate will reside in or be willing to relocate to Nashville, TN
50% overnight travel may be required
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree or 9 years combined education and equivalent work experience.
Position requires a current and valid driver's license
No Immigration Sponsorship available
Physical Demands
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)
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or MBA
Demonstrated sales skills including relationship-based selling and prospecting
Corporate or national accounts experience
Demonstrated ability to build collaborative teams across regions, functions and businesses
Financial and analytical skills, including the understanding of a P&L and the financial implications of customers situations and concerns
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization and follow-up skills
A desire to succeed in a competitive sales environment
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
The base salary range for this position is $127,800.00 - $191,600.00. This position is eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentives 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
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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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.
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 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.