Account Manager - Vehicle Care Division (Remote Position)

<p>Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver 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.</p><p></p><p>Ecolab believes that hygiene is health, and that health, in turn, is the key to more profitability and sustainability.</p><p>To come up with the right hygiene solutions, we build solid relationships with our customers, offering them continuous support. Not only do we offer a broad range of products for specific purposes, but we also give advice that’s fully tailored to each situation and every step in the chain.</p><p>With your career here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your future, make an impact, and quickly see the</p><p>importance of your work. You will join a company with worldwide reach, a clear purpose and ambitious growth plans.</p><p></p><p><b>How You’ll Make an Impact: </b></p><p></p><p>With a focus on the North and middle part of France;</p><ul><li><p>After intensive training on our products and solutions and the market of Vehicle care, you will be responsible for selling the organization's products/services by interacting with established customers and developing new prospects.</p></li><li><p>You will oversee and drive growth across our distribution network and build strong and long-term relationships with your partners.</p></li><li><p>Utilizing your expert knowledge, coupled with your influencing skills, you will seek out opportunities for growth.</p></li><li><p>This intermediate sales position requires sales experience & a broad knowledge of the organization's policies and products/services. Requires some engineering skills to service accounts as needed.</p></li><li><p>Trouble shooting,</p></li><li><p>New customer setup (dosing/ pumps etc),</p></li><li><p>Training customers,</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Language skills: French and English required</p></li><li><p>Driver licence (50-60% of travels expected)</p></li><li><p>Experience in technical/ industrial environment as service technician or similar</p></li><li><p>Degree in dairy, food, or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry, biology or related field</p></li><li><p>5+ years experience in F&B processing/manufacturing industries or 5+ years experience in technical sales into manufacturing environments</p></li><li><p>Technical and service mindset</p></li><li><p>Communicative skills: should be able to interact with customers and able to give technical trainings</p></li><li><p>Interest in the automotive/ vehicle care industry</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>About Ecolab:</b></p><p>At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver 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. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.</p><p><i>Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.</i></p><p>Apply today and join one of the most ethical companies with over a hundred years of history.</p><p>Join Ecolab and help us protect what’s vital.</p><p>#li-eu</p><br><p><b>Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging</b><br>Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. 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.</p>

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