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ECOLAB

Business Development Manager

ECOLAB, Brainerd, Minnesota, United States, 56401

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The Food and Beverage business is seeking a qualified

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 the 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

Y

ou

W

ill

D

o: Drive new customer acquisition

Manage significant deal volume and target account pipelines

Develop and execute strategic sales plans, targeting prioritized opportunities

Respond to inbound lead generation;

leverage sales experience and skills to close new accounts

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

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to win new business

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

Position Details: This position is based in

Minnesota

Territory covers the state of Minnesota

10-20% overnight travel required

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Engineering degree preferred (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial)

5 years of

successful technical sales or outside sales experience

utilizing

a consultative sales approach

Ability to travel to customer locations in territory

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

Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working in or familiarity with industrial environments

Structured methodical and hands-on approach to managing business targets

Strong communication and influencing skills

Skilled at communicating at all levels in an organization

Ability to interact with customers in a consultative, face-to-face selling environment in a way that builds value for the customer and facilitates

opportunities for future sales

Displays a deep understanding of prospects, applies knowledge of business and market dynamics to provide value-add solutions and services

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving and expanding product sales environment

Strategic thinking skills;

demonstrated

ability to plan and execute sales strategies

Achievement orientation, resilient, takes ownership and responsibility for delivering results

About Ecolab Food & Beverage Today's

everchanging

food and beverage (F&B) challenges require an integrated approach. Bypartnering with facilities around the world, Ecolab Food & Beverage team members help F&B manufacturers advance their food safety & quality goals,

optimize

water managementandmaximizing 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, 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. Click here

to see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at

jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. - Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal

assistance

) with our application process upon request as

required

to

comply with

applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation

assistance

in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

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