Business Development Manager

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

 

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeks a Business Development Manager to join its industry leading sales team.  You’ll be responsible for gaining new accounts in health care, hospitality, property management, and higher education industries. Through outstanding presentation skills and style, you’ll help our customers be more profitable by saving water, energy and waste. 

 

What’s in 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 training held 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: 

• Drive new customer acquisition 

• Manage significant deal volume and target account pipelines 

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans, targeting prioritized opportunities 

• Respond to inbound lead generation, leverage sales experience and skills to close new accounts 

• Leverage knowledge of Institutional industry and sales experience to establish credibility with current and prospective customers 

• Provide timely and accurate sales forecasts to inform management's strategic decision-making, and to reflect appropriate management of the territory and sales pipeline 

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to win new business 

• Transition customers to account management team responsible for post-sales support 

 

Position Details:   

• Preferred location is Chicago, IL

• Territory will include: Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana 

• 5-% overnight travel required 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience 

• Five years of technical sales or field sales support experience 

• Possess a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record 

• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

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

• Water treatment or specialty chemical industry experience 

 

About Nalco Water: 

In a world with increasing water shortage and contamination challenges, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water each year. We work with customers across the world in the light industry (institutional, food & beverage, manufacturing, transportation, textile care, and global high tech) and heavy industry (chemical, downstream, paper, mining, power and primary metals industries) to reduce, reuse, and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment. Nalco Water provides the unique opportunity to work with a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems, data analysis and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability and performance for our customers. 

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The total Compensation range for this position is $125,100-$187,700 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. 

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. 

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) 

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