About the role

Area Sales Manager responsible for revenue and profit growth in targeted accounts within Global Food & Beverage. Engaging customers through consultative sales approach and leading sales teams.

Responsibilities

Drive profit growth to meet defined district profit increase goals by developing and executing a district plan to maximize revenue.
Regularly interact across functional areas with senior management or executives to ensure objectives are met.
Generate sales forecasts and accurately predict revenue on a monthly basis.
Participate in strategic & tactical planning for the district by leveraging, allocating, and maximizing ROI for all tools and resources.
Construct business plans incorporating essential market drivers and all obtainable analytics, while monitoring and adjusting plan according to shifts, emerging conditions, and threats to the business.
Demonstrate strong leadership by, championing corporate initiatives, and by planning and leading District Meetings.
Provide continuous coaching and development team of sales engineers and technical service representatives to create and maintain value in the heavy industrial segment.
Ensure all new hires achieve training standards that lead to expertise in discussing products & services.
Take action quickly to address performance deficiencies.
Maintain documentation and apprise appropriate others of the status of performance issues
Support team and internal partners in identifying trends, understanding market conditions, and sharing expertise and knowledge.
Reinforce a clear vision for the team corresponding to strategic objectives.
Work closely with large, strategic, current and prospective customers to understand business needs.

Bachelor's Degree
5+ years of successful technical sales or outside sales experience utilizing a consultative sales approach
Ability to travel as required to support the district
Position requires a current and valid driver's license
No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity
Drive a company vehicle as required to perform job duties (pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed to determine eligibility to drive a company vehicle)
Ability to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.); MBA preferred
5+ years leading and developing teams
10+ years of successful technical sales or outside sales experience to include calling on multi-level plant or facilities management, and developing executive-level relationships
Extensive knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems or Paper processing skills highly preferred

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!