Assistant District Manager - Textile Care

Join Ecolab's industry leading Textile Care team as an Associate District Manager in the Northeast US region. You will make a positive impact on our commercial laundry customers as you provide expert consultation and solutions that improve linen quality, boost operating efficiencies and enhance sustainability. 

Reporting to a District Manager-Textile Care the Associate District Manager is responsible for assisting the District Manager in the achievement of the district sales and expense budget through the recruitment, hiring, training, motivation, and direction of regional Territory Managers. In partnership with the District Manager, they are responsible for developing Territory Managers within the region to ensure quality service, maintain and increase our customer base (primarily laundries - central, uniform rental, linen and distributors), and facilitate the achievement of Ecolab’s financial objectives through ethical and sound business practices. 

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 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:  

• Provide leadership and direction to a team of Territory Managers in all aspects of new sales gains, organic growth of existing business, value delivery and customer retention through customer relationships and executive reviews. 

• Continuously identify business needs and opportunities and develop and implement customized solutions for customers 

• Take action to consistently increase customer satisfaction & retain customers - assess needs, provide information, solve problems 

• Understand and demonstrate the sales process and utilization of sales tools to maximize leads and generate new business. Work with the designated Business Development Manager to grow District revenues 

• Know competitor, competitive offering, and impact on customers and prospects. 

• Gain new business through focused and targeted prospecting, and continuous involvement in marketplace.  Focus on List, independent and corporate accounts customers. 

• Encourage and assist team to find new ways of doing business, increase sales and continuous process improvement to exceed growth targets 

• Foster a team environment in which new knowledge and ideas drive growth 

• Embrace Ecolab culture by following through on commitments, modeling ethical practices, interacting genuinely with others - integrity 

• Identify and build rapport with key customer contacts and decision makers – internal and external 

• Develop leads through networking with customer