Technical Sales Representative

As the industry leader in water technology,we’regrowing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world’s most vital resource.

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeksaTechnical Sales Representativeto join its industryleading sales team. You’llbe responsible forrevenue and profit growth of programs and services in targeted accounts. With a consultative sales approach,you’llbuild relationships with existing customers by understanding their key business drivers and executing system assurance programs. With strong account leadership,you’llalso convert strategic competitive accounts and sellnew technologiesto current customers.

What’sin 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 trainingheld 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:

• Generate and execute sales plans in existing customer base and in assignedcompetitively-heldaccounts, to meet profit increase goals

• Work closely with current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that willmaintainand grow sales

• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders in current and prospective customers, including plant or facility executives

• Provide technical support to customers;identifyingand resolving customer challenges, escalating asrequired

• Engage in problem solving by performing system analysis, interpretingdataand providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are performing atoptimallevels.

• Actively sell and support Nalco Water innovations and technology in assigned customers to promote long-term business relationships with Nalco Water

Position Details:

• Candidate mustresidewithin a commutable distance fromGreater Chicago Area (Chicago, IL)

• Territory covers about a 120-miles radius of the surrounding area

• Targeted accounts are within the Power industries

• 10-25%overnight travelrequired

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree

• Three years of technical sales or field sales support experience

• Position requires a current and valid driver's license

• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Physical Requirements:

• Drive a company vehicle asrequiredto perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed todetermineeligibility to drive a company vehicle)

• Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Water treatment or specialty chemical industry experience

• Working knowledge of OR