Technical Sales Representative

Technical Sales Representative

As the industry leader in water technology, Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is growing and looking for talented people to help protect the world's most vital resource. The Technical Sales Representative will drive revenue and profit growth in targeted accounts, building relationships and selling new technologies through a consultative, system‑assurance approach.

• You will join a growth company offering a competitive base salary, bonus structure and benefits.
• A company vehicle and cell phone.
• A long‑term, advancing career path in service, sales or management.
• Access to the industry's most innovative training programs.
• Support from a dedicated technical service team.
• A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection.
• Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments.

• Generate and execute sales plans in existing customer base and assigned competitively‑held accounts to meet profit increase goals; target sales time will be approximately .
• Work closely with current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that maintain and grow sales.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders in current and prospective customers, including plant or facility executives.
• Provide technical support to customers, identifying and resolving challenges and escalating as required.
• Engage in problem solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data and providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are optimal.
• Actively sell and support Nalco Water innovations and technology in assigned customers to promote long‑term business relationships with Nalco Water.

• This position is based in Northern Ohio.
• Territory covers about a 100‑mile radius of the surrounding area.
• Targeted accounts are within the Food and Beverage industries.
• 10% overnight travel required.

• 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.

• 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 operations, wet end chemistry, pulp mill operations.

Nalco Water helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water each year. We work with customers across the world in a variety of industries, providing automated monitoring systems, data analysis and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability and performance.

Ecolab is an equal opportunity employer. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable state and local laws. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of all employees and applicants and to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits. For more details, please visit our benefits portal.