Business Development Manager - Wastewater

The Food and Beverage business is seeking a qualified Wastewater Business Development Manager to extend our market reach through targeted discovery and exploration of new and untapped business opportunities and relationships. Our ideal candidate will be trusted to take the lead, leverage Ecolab resources and drive new customer acquisition. Highly skilled at sales and business operations, this person will join and inspire a team of like-minded associates to achieve our company vision. 

The successful candidate will acquire new customers through identification, prioritization, strategic analysis, and sales plan development/execution. Business development will require working closely with marketing and sales leaders to develop and execute growth strategies by market segment.

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:

• Drive new customer acquisition

• Manage significant deal volume and target account pipelines  

• Researches, identifies, and defines market and product application opportunities within water treatment for prospective customers

• Collaborate with sales representatives and Corporate Account Managers in making industry-specific technical/application related sales calls and presentations to win new business

• Leverage knowledge of industry and sales experience to establish credibility with current and prospective customers  

• Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts to inform management's strategic decision-making, and to reflect appropriate management of the territory and sales pipeline 

• Develop clear transition plans and directly support new business startups. Ensure that the programs are working and the value documentation is completed 

• Transition customers to account management team responsible for post-sales support  

Position Details:

• This position is based in Southeastern region of the United States

• Territory covers the SE Region of the US

• 50% overnight travel required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 10 years of successful technical sales our outside sales experience utilizing a consultative sales approach

• Industrial water treatment experience

• Must have a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record

• No immigration sponsorship offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.)

• Self-motivated, pro-active, result-oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction.

• Excellent team orientation, proactivity and sense of urgency in supporting business growth and market leadership through differentiated technology and expertise

• Strong communication skills

• Have knowledge of, have led, or participated in Total Plant Assessments

About Ecolab Food & Beverage 

Today’s everchanging food and beverage (F&B) challenges require an integrated approach. By partnering with facilities around the world, Ecolab Food & Beverage team members help F&B manufacturers advance their food safety & quality goals, optimize water management and maximizing productivity with innovative chemistries, advanced digital solutions, and unparalleled service and expertise. Ecolab Food & Beverage professionals play pivotal roles in delivering these outcomes, helping our customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water and prevent more than 8 million foodborne illnesses per year.  

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The total Compensation range for this position is $125,100-$187,700 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, s