Account Manager I - Food & Beverage at Ecolab

, , Costa Rica -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Manufacturing, Beverage Manufacturing, Dairy Manufacturing, Plant Sanitation, Technical Sales, Customer Relationship Management, Sanitation Plans, Operational Efficiencies, Sales Presentations, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Mechanical Ability, Initiative, Training

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Are you a food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing / plant sanitation expert with the ability to drive results for a global Fortune 500 Company? Join Ecolab’s industry leading Food & Beverage team as an Account Manager. We are increasing food safety and product quality, enhancing sustainability and boosting operational efficiency. We provide cleaning and sanitation solutions to food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing environments through a dual focus on sales and technical service/consultation to new and existing customers. As strong business partners, Ecolab works with customers to develop sanitation plans and programs, evaluate processes and procedures, troubleshoot technical issues and identify and implement operational efficiencies. What’s in it For You: Work with some of the leading food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing customers Be challenged and gain recognition as you provide unparalleled expertise and a comprehensive set of cleaning and sanitation solutions Carve out a long term, advanced career path in sales/service, corporate accounts, or management Comprehensive benefits packages in line with market and industry standards. Flexible, independent work environment where you will plan your own schedule Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology Receive a company vehicle for business and personal use Enjoy a paid training program allowing you to learn from successful professionals Grow your income as you drive sales What You Will Do: Build a solid understanding of Ecolab products, customer plant operations and business objectives, and applicable government regulations. Develop strategic work plans for completing sales targets and service/consultation calls with new and existing customers. Prepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab's innovative products, equipment and services. Provide industry expertise to customers in terms of sanitation, safety, quality and operations; including assisting with sanitation plans and programs, standard operating procedures, evaluating processes and procedures, identifying and implementing operational efficiencies, and employee training. Manage Ecolab products and equipment; participate in equipment installations, observe and test equipment and product performance, repair or adjust equipment, adjust chemical concentration levels, monitor product inventory and place orders. Implement agreed upon corporate account commitments and proactively inform Corporate Account Manager (CAM’s) of results, challenges and initiatives Communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff; build strong business relationships and networks Follow Ecolab safety guidelines and incident reporting requirements. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry or related field. 2 years technical sales experience in meat, processed food, dairy, and poultry sector or the beverage and brewing sector. Possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable motor vehicle record. Willingness and ability to travel by car throughout territory, including periodic overnight travel, could be required to be on-call during off-work hours and weekends when needed. Immigration sponsorship to work in the country is not available for this role. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to sell value-added products to customers. Carry aptitude and confidence to deal with large national and multi-national customers General mechanical ability. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to take initiative and work independently. 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. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com.

Responsibilities

The Account Manager will build a solid understanding of Ecolab products and customer operations while developing strategic work plans for sales targets and service calls. They will provide industry expertise in sanitation and operational efficiencies, manage products and equipment, and communicate effectively with plant staff.