Sales Development Manager

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Ecolab is seeking driven B2B sales professionals to join the commercial Pest Elimination Solutions Sales team in the United States. As a Sales Development Manager you will build & grow profitable client relationships with commercial businesses to protect their brand, their facilities, and the health and safety of their employees and customers. You will drive sales and attain budget goals by leveraging prospecting, cold calling, and networking skills to target restaurants, hospitals, hotels, retailers, food and beverage plants, schools, and nursing homes to offer the most effective B2B pest elimination programs in the United States. The new accounts you acquire will be aligned to our service team which is responsible for delivering the solutions you sell.
What’s in it For You?

Guaranteed commission for your first year while you learn from successful professionals
The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
Work with the world’s most recognized and iconic brands
The ability to make an impact with a company focused on growth 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 You Will Do

Prospect and obtain customers to achieve annual new business sales goals
Discover sales opportunities and implement sales strategies
Partner with our service team, corporate account team, and inter-company partners to implement best practices to solve customer’s pest problems
Build rapport and cultivate relationships with customers and co-workers through professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills
Provide outstanding customer service by leading and educating customers throughout the sales process
Keep informed of Ecolab product / service offerings and industry conditions to enhance successful customer outcomes
To start, you will have the advantage of Ecolab’s world class paid training program designed to provide you the tools and resources to be one of the best in your field. Our 7-week training program will include paid travel to Ecolab Corporate Headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota for portions of the training.
Position Details

This is a field-based position covering a 200 mileradius and may require travel to the following locations and surrounding areas:
Richmond Virginia
15% overnight travel required
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (1.5 years of business-to-business sales or Ecolab experience = 1 year of post-secondary education)
Position requires a current and valid Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
Home office with internet access capability
Position requires the ability to read and write in English
Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
Preferred Qualifications

3 years of demonstrated proven results in business-to-business commercial sales or equivalent Ecolab experience
Pest elimination and / or hotel and restaurant selling experience
Excellent organization / time management skills
Proven relationship management and consulting skills
Problem-solving ability to determine customer solutions
Proven negotiation & presentation expertise
Strong self-motivation & drive for results
Bilingual - English and Spanish
About Ecolab Pest Elimination
Our Pest Elimination team proudly serves our communities and customers by safeguarding public health, food safety and property from the damaging effects of pests. Focused exclusively on commercial pest solutions, we deliver science-based expertise and cutting-edge innovation to solve the industry’s most complex pest challenges. By partnering with our customers in these markets, you can be part of a team that helps protect facilities, employees, and brands at a time when it’s more important than ever.
Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range
The total Compensation range for this position is $84,300-$126,400 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.
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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.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.
In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.