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Business Development Manager - Microelectronics Wastewater

Ecolab
USA-Remote Worker-Illinois, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Aug 2025
💰 $187,700/yr($125,100/yr$187,700/yr)

About the role

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, seeks a Business Development Manager to join its industry leading sales team.  You will be responsible for developing and executing strategic sales plans, acquiring new business, and supporting customers in achieving water quality, sustainability, and operational goals. 

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 new customer acquisition and manage a robust pipeline of microelectronics wastewater opportunities 

  • Conduct site surveys, solution selection, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

  • Deliver training to internal teams and external customers.

  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans, targeting prioritized opportunities .

  • Engage with semiconductor fabs, OEMs, and wastewater reclaim operations to deliver differentiated solutions.

  • Leverage knowledge of industrial wastewater treatment 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 

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to win new business 

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

Position Details:   

  • Preferred location is Arizona, Texas, Pacific Northwest; Open to candidates living anywhere in the U.S. close to a major airport   

  • Territory will include: North America 

  • 50% overnight travel required 

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience 

  • Five years of experience in wastewater operations and maintenance 

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

  • Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.) 

  • Experience in microelectronics wastewater applications

  • Familiarity with effluent chemistry and water circularity strategies

  • Experience with semiconductor fabs and reclaim water projects

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 & beverage, manufacturing, transportation, textile care, and global high tech) and heavy industry (chemical, downstream, paper, mining, power and primary metals industries) to reduce, reuse, and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment. Nalco Water provides the unique opportunity to work with a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems, data analysis and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability and performance for our customers. 

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, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.

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