Sr. Account Executive - Purification Technologies

Ecolab is seeking a Sr. Account Executive to join our Purification Technologies sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for existing account management and executing new business development goals related to their geographical territory and/or assigned accounts.
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
The ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career development
Access to the industry’s most innovative training programs
Enjoy a flexible and independent work environment
Receive a company vehicle and cell phone
Competitive base salary, bonus structure and comprehensive benefits package
What You Will Do
Support, Maintain and improve our existing customer relationships.
Be a team player and assist other sales territories if in need.
Provide and maintain Zoho CRM data related to existing and new customer prospects.
Provide monthly sales and volume forecast to the best of your ability.
Generate professional quotes with supporting documentation in line with the company’s Products, goals and initiatives.
Negotiate commercial terms that facilitate the best outcome for the business.
Receive purchase orders and facilitate a clean hand off to customer service for order entry.
Help communicate with customers during the order execution process.
Continuously follow up with customers to understand their current and future ion exchange needs.
Understand the technical details involved with selling ion exchange resins and absorbents. Understand markets that use ion exchange and future trends.
Meet or exceed goals as defined by the business.
Provide technical assistance to existing and future customers.
Attend and promote trade shows assigned by marketing.
Position Details
Location: Territory covers the Great Lakes region. Successful candidate can be based near Chicago, IL with close proximity to a major airport
Work arrangement: work remotely with travel throughout the territory
Travel: this role will have up to 50% overnight domestic travel
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related field
10 years of experience in Ion Exchange industry
Proven sales and negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to articulate key aspects of product lines and services
Communicate well leveraging various technologies and across high level of customer interactions
Valid drivers license with good driving record
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or higher.
Experience in relationship management and negotiation.
Proven ability to mentor less experienced sales associates
Comprehensive understanding of water treatment processes and equipment (subject matter expertise)
Ability to leverage in-depth perspective of financial drivers
Ecolab Purification Technologies is a global leader in purification solutions and services that serve a wide range of industrial and pharma industries. With a broad and innovative portfolio of purification technologies, global coverage and leading technical support, Ecolab Purification Technologies supports customers spanning pharma, nutraceuticals, nuclear, water and semiconductor electronics.
Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range
The total Compensation range for this position is $142,100-$213,200 which includes base pay and target incentive 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.

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