Territory Sales Representative - Global Food Retail at Ecolab, Inc., Orange, CA

Ecolab, Global Food Retail is the premier supplier of cleaning and sanitation products, programs, training and services to the food retail industry. The Territory Sales Representative is responsible to partner with our customers in an assigned territory, providing them with personal customer service and advice for all of their cleaning and sanitation needs. Your success will depend on your ability to understand your customers' business needs and provide them with solutions and excellent service and advice they can rely upon.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop & enhance existing relationships with customers while working independently & maintaining your own schedule


• Advise customers on quality assurance & conduct Food Safety Audits to help maintain clean and sanitary establishments


• Provide food safety & sanitation advice, education & training


• Utilize problem-solving & trouble-shooting skills to install & maintain dispensing systems


• Become a NEHA Certified Food Safety Professional and ServSafe Certified


• On-the-job and classroom training covers equipment maintenance, food safety & sales skills training

Income package offered: Base salary plus bonus potential. A company vehicle will also be provided as part of your compensation package.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree


• 2 years full-time professional experience in a food service, hospitality or Grocery environment.


• Immigration sponsorship not available for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of outside sales experience preferred


• Excellent planning & organizational skills


• Strong relationship management capability with outstanding consulting skills


• Proven ability to deliver results & possess a strong competitive desire to become a top performer


• Mechanical skills with experience in mechanical installation and repair preferred


• Bilingual ability is a plus


• Ability to lift / carry 50 lbs.


• Availability for up to 20% overnight travel


• Must have the flexibility to handle emergency calls at night, during the weekends and on holidays based on customer needs


• Must have valid drivers' license and acceptable motor vehicle record (2 years)


• Willingness to travel throughout the geographical area of the role

Benefits:

Our benefits go beyond caring for your health, they also provide for your financial well being. For today, we offer medical, dental, life & accident insurance and pre-tax reimbursement accounts. For tomorrow, we help you share in Ecolab's success through a matching 401K and stock ownership opportunities. For your individual needs, we offer you a tuition reimbursement program and voluntary personal plans.

Ecolab is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer