Area Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description

• Achiexves annual sales targets by working with the District Manager and senior district sales personnel to establish selling strategy and tactics.
• Obtains orders and establishes new accounts; plans and organizes daily work; calls on existing and potential sales customers.
• Analyses customer needs, requirements, and strategic plans recommending solutions with Company programs. Keeps management informed through regular activity reports and communications.
• Calls on customer facilities and observes and implements practical application of products.
• Services assigned accounts.
• Recommends changes in chemical dosages, flow rates, or equipment.
• Reports changes or problems to Account Manager and then customer.
• Begins to work with existing customers to seek new applications for existing products.
• With assistance from senior sales personnel and the Account Manager, develops and executes account sales plans.
• Upon attaining the required level of technical competency and sales skills, assumes both sales and service responsibilities within an assigned territory.
• Applies the Six Service Standards striving to improve their quality and document value provided to the customer.
• Under direct supervision, plans and carries out sales and service calls.
• Maintains close contact with district management regarding account activity, customer needs, prices, competitor activity, and Nalco product acceptability.
• Develops and maintains a sales pyramid and other required reports or documentation.
• Demonstrates safe driving techniques and maintains company car and equipment in a neat and professional manner.
• Supports and is committed to Nalco's Quality Improvement Process and the guiding principles of Responsible Care, and its six Codes of Management Practice.

Additional Job Description

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will 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, Ecolab 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, or disability.