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 Nalcodivision. 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.
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
Paid training held in the field and at Nalco Water Headquarters in Naperville, IL
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:
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
Position Details:
Candidate must reside within a commutable distance from Grand Rapids, MI or Detroit, MI
Territory will include: Michigan
50% overnight travel required
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years leading and developing teams
5+ 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.); MBA preferred
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 boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems highly preferred
About Nalco Water:
In a world with increasing water shortage and contamination challenges, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water each year. We work with customers across the world in the light industry (institutional, food &... For full info follow application link.
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