District Manager - ECOLAB

Join Ecolab’s Global Food Retail Services division as a District Manager in the Eastern Area market.  Global Food Retail Services delivers a comprehensive cleaning and food safety program developed specifically for the food retail industry, partnering with our customers to identify food safety risks and help prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses. 
  
The District Manager is responsible for developing and managing a group of field associates in all field sales activities in the assigned district.  The District Manager is in charge of growing sales and retaining existing customers by providing excellent service; gaining new sales through new products and new customers and providing the field associates with the proper training on food safety and sanitation to ensure they conduct high quality surveys/audits.  
 

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 focused on growth 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  

• 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: 

• Coaches and trains a team of field associates through formal training programs and informal conversations to foster the learning and development of the field associates 

• Responds to daily requests and needs of a team of field associates 

• Recruits, hires and retains qualified associates 

• Trains and coordinates the onboarding process for the new hires 

• Accompanies field associates on field visits within territories and required intervals 

• Demonstrates proper procedures involved with auditing, repairing, replacing and installing equipment. 

• Develops individual development plans with each assigned field associate 

• Discusses any performance concerns and expected improvements with field associates  

• Plans and assists in new store rollouts/installs as required 

• Communicates goals, objectives, successes, competitive strategies, customer requirements and product information to the field associates 

• Recognizes and rewards individual and team achievement effectively. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of district objectives and the business plan to achieve goals 

• Retains customers through creating high customer satisfaction and provides customers with the necessary resources 

• Resolves customer issues and problems efficiently and effectively 

• Addresses customer concerns and follows up regularly 

• Completes store visits when territories are vacant or as needed within the district  

• Utilizes internal reports to drive business results and make district decision 

• Manage assets for the district such as vehicles, tools, equipment, parts, and office equipment 

• Manages expenses for the district’s meetings, travel, equipment and repair parts, field stock, and samples 

Position Details: 

• This position is based in: Evansville, IN , Saint Louis, MO or Nashville, TN

• Manage a team of 12 field associates 

• 30-40% overnight travel required   

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree 

• 5+ years general sales, sales, management and business management experience 

• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed 

• Ability to do overnight travel as needed 

• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record 

• No Immigration Sponsorship available 

• Mechanical ability (plumbing, electrical and/or mechanical experience) and problem solving skills 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• CP-FS Certification 

• ICFSM certification 

• Related industry experience – Food service experience