
Account Manager, Food & Beverage Manufacturing – Sanitation
Ecolab
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Saint-Hyacinthe • 🇨🇦 Canada
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JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Build a solid understanding of Ecolab products, plant operations, customer business objectives, and applicable government regulations
- Prepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab's innovative products, equipment and services
- Provide industry expertise to customers in terms of sanitation, safety, quality and operations; including assisting with sanitation plans and programs, standard operating procedures, evaluating processes and procedures, identifying and implementing operational efficiencies, and employee training
- Develop strategic work plans for completing sales and service/consultation calls with new and existing customers
- Communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff; build strong business relationships and networks
- Manage Ecolab products and equipment; participate in equipment installations, observe and test equipment and product performance, repair or adjust equipment, adjust chemical concentration levels, monitor product inventory and place orders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Post-Secondary Diploma
- 2 years of experience in food, beverage or dairy processing/manufacturing environment OR 2 years of selling into manufacturing environments in technical sales
- Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record
- Bilingual – French/English or Strong French language skills with professional proficiency in English
- Willingness and ability to work varying hours (average: 1-3 overnights per month)
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout a geographic territory
- Able to travel to the US for training/meetings
- Dairy industry experience highly preferred
- BS/BA degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry, biology or related field
- General mechanical ability
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Desire to succeed in a competitive environment
- Ability to take initiative and work independently
- Strong follow-through and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and to adapt to changing priorities
Benefits
- Work with a variety of food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing customers
- Be challenged and gain recognition as you provide unparalleled expertise and a comprehensive set of cleaning and sanitation solutions
- Receive a company vehicle for business and personal use
- Carve out a long term, advanced career path in sales/service, corporate accounts, or management
- Flexible, independent work environment where you will plan your own schedule
- Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
- Enjoy a paid training program allowing you to learn from successful professionals
- Grow your income as you drive sales
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sales presentationssanitation plansstandard operating proceduresoperational efficienciesemployee trainingequipment installationschemical concentration levelsproduct inventory managementfood processingdairy processing
Soft skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillspresentation skillsinitiativeindependenceorganizational skillsprioritizationadaptabilityrelationship buildingcompetitive drive
Certifications
Bachelor’s DegreePost-Secondary Diplomavalid driver's license