Territory Representative

Join Ecolab/SSDC Foodservice Distribution Services team as a Territory Representative in the Gainesville, FL market and see why Ecolab is on Fortune magazine's list of "The World's Most Admired Companies".

The Territory Representative opportunity delivers a comprehensive cleaning and food safety program developed specifically for our Foodservice Distributors to deliver to their customer, partnering to identify food safety risks and help prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses.

The Territory Representatives manage a territory of customers in the Foodservice Distribution sector and are responsible for the following: growing sales and retaining existing customers by providing service excellence, gaining new sales through new products and new customers, and providing customers training on food safety and sanitation through high quality surveys and audits.

What's in it For You:

• Receive a company vehicle for business and personal use along with a smart phone and tablet computer
• Enjoy a robust paid training program allowing you to learn from subject matter experts with proven success
• Plan and manage your schedule in a flexible, independent work environment that allows you to excel
• Opportunity to build a long term, advanced career path in sales or other areas within Ecolab

What You Will Do:

• Complete in store visits to install, service and maintain chemical dispensing equipment on the customers required visit frequency (monthly/quarterly/annually)
• Facilitate the sale of Ecolab products by making suggestions for improvements with existing products and new innovations
• Develop and enhance existing relationships with customers while working independently and maintaining your own schedule

Position Details:

• This is a field-based position and may require travel to the following locations and surrounding areas: Gainesville, Orlando or Clearwater
• Weekend Rotation: Responsible for weekend coverage 1 in every 4 weeks

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4 years of food industry experience
• 21 years of age or older
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Availability to provide emergency call assistance which may occur at night, on weekends and over holidays
• No Immigration Sponsorship available

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Mechanical experience (plumbing, electrical) and ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Food safety knowledge/experience or CP-FS certification
• Military experience
• Previous business to business sales experience

About Ecolab/SSDC Foodservice Distribution:

Join a team of experts that support over 12,000 customers, from food safety and compliance observations to sharing best practices on cleaning/sanitation and training. Ecolab/SSDC Foodservice Distribution Division specializes in solutions and expertise that help improve food safety compliance and deliver profitable growth to QSR, Fast Casual, Convenience Stores, Supermarkets, Full-Service Restaurants, and Healthcare Facilities. We serve as an extension of our customers' food safety teams, protecting their brand reputation.

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The total Compensation range for this position is $58,700-$88,100 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.