Technical Sales Representative at Ecolab

Watertown, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Water Technology, Chemicals, Environmental ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Technical sales or field sales support experience
  • Possess a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record

Responsibilities

  • Generate and execute sales plans in existing customer base and in assigned competitively-held accounts to meet profit increase goals (target sales time approximately 20-30%)
  • Work closely with current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales
  • Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders in current and prospective customers, including plant or facility executives
  • Provide technical support to customers; identifying and resolving customer challenges, escalating as required
  • Engage in problem solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data and providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are performing at optimal levels
  • Actively sell and support Nalco Water innovations and technology in assigned customers to promote long-term business relationships

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

consultative salesaccount managementtechnical supportsystem analysisdata interpretationsales planningrelationship buildingproblem solving

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What compensation and benefits does this role offer?

The position offers a competitive base salary, bonus structure, and benefits, along with a company vehicle and cell phone.

Where is this position based and what is the travel requirement?

The position is based in Watertown, SD, with options for Brookings, SD or Sioux Falls, SD requiring more overnight travel. It involves 10-20% overnight travel and covers a 180-mile radius territory.

What key skills are needed for the Technical Sales Representative role?

Key skills include consultative sales approach, building relationships with stakeholders, technical support and problem-solving through system analysis and data interpretation, and executing sales plans.

What is the company culture like at Nalco Water?

The culture values safety first, including training and personal protection, and emphasizes pride in providing clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have sales experience, technical aptitude for system analysis and problem-solving, and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders in targeted industries like grain oil, biofuels, protein, and dairy.

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