Territory Representative

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About Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)

Our Quick Service Restaurants team is the global leader in cleaning, sanitation and food safety solutions to the Quick Service Restaurant industry. We focus on developing specialized programs and providing industry-specific expertise that help improve our customers' operations and deliver clean, safe and efficient sites. With a global force of highly trained sales and service associates, we are committed to delivering comprehensive, value-added offerings and professional, personal service to ensure food safety and brand consistency across the biggest limited-service and fast-casual restaurants in the world.

Ecolab is seeking a Territory Representative to join our Global Quick Service Restaurant team in Springfield, IL. In this customer-facing role, you'll deliver Ecolab's industry-leading cleaning and sanitation programs, identify food safety risks, and help prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses. You'll manage a territory of customers, grow sales through service excellence and new product introductions, install and maintain equipment, and provide hands-on training and audits that drive operational success and customer satisfaction.

How You'll Make an Impact:

* Install equipment including: ware wash machines, water filtration systems, 3-compartment and mop sinks for new and existing customers

* Maintain equipment and collateral to ensure proper function and appearance

* Complete site survey and make recommendations for improvements

* Complete required Ecolab QSR visit reports based on the customer's mandated visit frequency (annually, quarterly, biannual, etc.)

* Facilitate the sale of Ecolab products by making suggestions for improvements with existing products and new innovations

* Train customers on use of Ecolab products and services

* Maintain positive relationships with customers by evaluating their needs with a focus on sales opportunities

Position Details:

* This is a field-based position and may require travel to the following locations and surrounding areas:
Springfield, Peoria, Decatur, St. Louis.

* Overnight Travel: 3 - 4 overnights per month

* Weekend Coverage:
Responsible for weekend coverage 1 in every 13 weeks

What's Unique

About This Role:

* The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

* Paid training program that includes job shadowing, e-learning modules, structured field activities, and customized classroom-style training

* Company-paid vehicle for business and personal use, where applicable

* Plan and manage your schedule in an independent work environment

* Be part of a company that values a culture of safety that includes top-notch safety training and personal protective equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or GED

* 4 years of outside sales or industry related (food service, hospitality, etc.) experience

* Due to the nature and hours of the work, must be 21 years of age or older

* Position requires a current and valid Driver's License with no restrictions

* Availability to provide emergency call assistance which may occur at night, on weekends and over holidays

* No Immigration Sponsorship available for this position

Physical Requirements of Position:

* Lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds

* Driving and/or flying to client locations as needed; you are responsible to have the proper documentation to fly such as a Real  other acceptable form of identification

* Working in a variety of conditions including confined spaces, damp/dusty areas, and extreme temperatures

* Climbing ladders and performing physical tasks such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods

Ecolab is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree

* Mechanical experience (plumbing, electrical) and experience troubleshooting and repairing equipment

* Food safety knowledge/experience or CP-FS certification

* Military experience

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