Distributor Sales Development Manager - ECOLAB

Join Ecolab’s sales team as a Distributor Sales Development Manager – US Foods  in the Kansas City Area. Within our industry leading Institutional division, this outside sales opportunity offers comprehensive chemical products and solutions to meet the needs of customers across the foodservice and hospitality industries. After completing an initial training program, you will be responsible for driving sales by developing strategic sales plans in partnership with local and national distributors.  You will serve as the face of Ecolab, providing recommendations on advanced cleaning and sanitation processes and programs that drive a positive guest experience and create cleaner, safer, and healthier environments.  

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 
• Paid training program 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  

What You Will Do:  

• Cultivate relationships at all levels of distributor and Ecolab associates within the assigned geography 
• Develop and execute business and marketing plans for assigned distributors 
• Meet or exceed sales budget on a consistent basis  
• Introduce new products and enhance distributor sales and service capabilities through presentations, training and demonstrations  
• Educate Distribution Sales Representatives on Ecolab products through effective sales techniques 

Position Details:  

• Candidate must reside within a commutable distance from Kansas City, MO
• Up to 50% overnight travel may be required

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Secondary diploma or equivalent certificate 
• 2 years of sales 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: 

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• 3 years of outside sales experience 
• Previous business to business commercial sales experience 
• Industry related experience in food service, laundry, housekeeping, hospitality and/or pool and spa 
• Proven negotiation, relationship management, communication, and presentation skills 
• Sales specific education or certifications

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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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 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.