District Manager

at  Ecolab

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, is seeking a District Sales Manager to join our industry leading sales team. You’ll be responsible for revenue and profit growth of programs and services in targeted accounts in the Downstream division. Using a consultative sales approach, you’ll build relationships with existing customers by executing system assurance programs that meet their key business needs. With strong account leadership, you’ll also convert strategic competitive accounts and sell new technologies to current customers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10 years leading and developing teams
• 10 years of successful technical sales or outside sales experience utilizing a consultative sales approach
• Ability travel as required to support the district
• Position requires a current and valid driver’s license
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
• 10 years of successful technical sales or outside sales experience to include calling on multi-level plant or facilities management, and developing executive-level relationships
• Extensive knowledge of Refinery Process applications, Finished Fuel Additives, and Water treatment systems highly preferred

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

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• Drive profit growth to meet defined district profit increase goals by developing and executing a district plan to maximize revenue
• Regularly interact across functional areas with senior management or executives to ensure objectives are met
• Generate sales forecasts and accurately predict revenue on a monthly basis
• Participate in strategic & tactical planning for the district by leveraging, allocating, and maximizing ROI for all tools and resources
• Construct business plans incorporating essential market drivers and all obtainable analytics, while monitoring and adjusting plan according to shifts, emerging conditions, and threats to the business
• Demonstrate strong leadership by, championing corporate initiatives, and by planning and leading District Meetings
• Provide continuous coaching and development team of sales engineers and technical service representatives to create and maintain value
• Ensure all new hires achieve training standards that lead to expertise in discussing products & services
• Take action quickly to address performance deficiencies. Maintain documentation and apprise appropriate others of the status of performance issues
• Support team and internal partners in identifying trends, understanding market conditions, and sharing expertise and knowledge
• Reinforce a clear vision for the team corresponding to strategic objectives
• Work closely with large, strategic, current and prospective customers to understand business needs