Account Manager - Life Sciences

Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Around the world businesses in foodservice, food processing, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and oil and gas markets choose Ecolab products and services to keep their environment clean and safe, operate efficiently and achieve sustainability goals.

The Account Manager role supports the Midwest Region and responsible for IL and MO and can live anywhere within the region, preferably close to our customer base.

**Program, Product and Systems Sales and Expertise** * Deliver creative programs and product-based solutions to customer cleaning and sanitation problems using a results-driven approach, which is aligned with global Corporate Account management objectives * Build a solid understanding of Ecolab products, plant operations, customer business objectives, and regulations under which customers operate in order to partner with customers to identify and implement solutions that advance customer efficiency and effectiveness. * Evaluate existing customer programs and processes based on observations and collected data, and identify operational efficiencies related to time, cost, safety and quality * Provide expertise in clean room, sanitation, safety, quality and operations * Service the plant primarily during normal business hours * Create a personalized approach to the operational needs using an agile set of skills and resources including support of the change management process and validation of the new solution * Illustrate a passion for this business knowing our customers have their brand and reputation at risk * Identify the needs and customer pain point based on industry best practices and assessment results * Prepare and present recommendations for products, processes and program changes using a compelling business case. Provide business case support that the customer can use with other stakeholders during the change management approval process * Develop and manage a multi-faceted execution plan jointly with customer stakeholders * Respond in a very timely manner to customers' requests. In Life Sciences customers expect quick turn-around for information and support **Relationship Building** * Develop strong personal relationships with stakeholders and functional personnel across the customer facility * Identify key customer contacts and decision makers * Communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, including production, quality, supervisory, management, office and corporate staff, by tailoring communications to the audience * Engage all levels of plant personnel appropriately in decision making processes * Maintain availability to customers providing accurate contact information, and responding promptly to customer requests * Build strong professional networks and appropriately leverage contacts to establish and/or maintain business * Ensure introduction of key Ecolab employees to appropriate customer management team * Maintain active membership with trade and industrial associations **Managing Ecolab Products and Equipment.** * Respond promptly to customer needs and requests at all times, including evenings and weekends. * Troubleshoot issues with Ecolab products, equipment and resources * Monitor product inventory and assist with order placement (if needed) * Design and deliver individual and group training programs based on customer needs **Planning and Organizing** * Provide planning and execution in support of change management/conversions. * Work closely with the Regional Sales Manager to establish personal goals and objectives for sales and service performance. * Develop strategic work plans for completing sales and service calls with new and existing customers; appropriately adjust plans and schedules to accommodate changing priorities and urgent requests. * Prepare compelling reports during every service call at a plant and merchandise the value delivered and documented in the report, through Best Practice Assessments (BPAs). * Develop tracking systems, presentations, and reports. Share innovations with other Account Managers. * Complete and manage internal and external documentation inclu

**Basic Qualifications** * Completed high school diploma or equivalent * 2 years sales experience into manufacturing environments * General mechanical ability * Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record (2 years) * Ability to travel by car throughout a geographic territory, including periodic overnight travel * Ability to work outside regular working hours * Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) **Preferred Qualifications** * BS/BA degree in engineering, chemistry, biology or related field preferred * 2 years' experience in pharmaceutical or health & beauty manufacturing industries * Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills * Desire to succeed in a competitive environment * Proven track record of aligning Ecolab's expertise in areas most impactful to the customer * Ability to take initiative, work independently and prioritize multiple projects with strong follow-through and organizational skills **Work Environment and Hours** * Account Managers complete the majority of their work in pharmaceutical and health & beauty plants, working closely with plant staff at all levels. While historically, the majority of the service hours will be during normal business hours, Account Managers develop their sales and service schedules to meet the needs of their customers. Additionally, you are available to customers via mobile phone outside of normal working hours. Account Managers use a home office setting with company provided computer equipment and mobile phone to complete business tasks. A company vehicle is also provided to Account Managers to travel to the various plant locations within your territory.