At Ecolab, the Pest Elimination Solutions team is seeking a focused Sales Development Manager to grow our commercial foothold across the U.S. This onsite role in Schaumburg, IL involves prospecting, building durable relationships with business accounts, and coordinating with service teams to deliver comprehensive pest elimination programs that protect facilities, employees, and brands.
Responsibilities
- Prospect and secure new customers to meet annual new business sales goals
- Identify sales opportunities and implement effective sales strategies
- Collaborate with the service team, corporate account team, and internal partners to apply best practices for solving customer pest problems
- Build rapport and foster professional relationships with customers and colleagues
- Lead and educate customers throughout the sales process to deliver outstanding service
- Maintain awareness of Ecolab products and services and current industry conditions to enhance outcomes
- Participate in a world class paid training program designed to develop top performers; a 7 week program includes paid travel to Ecolab Corporate Headquarters in Saint Paul, Minnesota for portions of the training
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience (1.5 years of business to business sales or Ecolab experience equals 1 year of post-secondary education)
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
- Home office with reliable internet access
- Ability to read and write in English
- Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
Benefits
- Guaranteed commission for the first year while you learn from experienced professionals
- Opportunity to tackle meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments
- Collaboration with world recognized and iconic brands
- Active support for career development in a growth-focused company
- Paid training from subject matter experts with proven success
- Flexible, independent work environment
- Non-decaled company vehicle for business and personal use
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Company-paid pension
- Stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Position Details
- Field-based role covering a 120 mile radius with travel to Northwest Illinois including Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Schaumburg, Elk Grove, Barrington, Crystal Lake, Carol Stream, Elgin, Rockford, and surrounding areas
- 0% overnight travel required
- Field-based position
About Ecolab Pest Elimination
Ecolab Pest Elimination uses scientifically validated protocols to prevent and eliminate pests, conducting millions of customer visits annually. The service offers solutions to prevent and eliminate pests in commercial buildings, food processing plants, food retail, foodservice, and other markets. By partnering with customers in these sectors, you help protect facilities, employees, and brands during critical times.
Compensation
The total compensation range for this position is $84,300-$126,400, which includes base pay and target incentives based on performance per plan terms. Factors such as experience, education, training, and geography are considered, and the company complies with all applicable wage and overtime laws.
Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to undergo additional background screens and/or drug and alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab provides reasonable accommodation in the application process upon request to comply with applicable laws. If you require accommodation assistance, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of our career site.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab strives for inclusive teams and a workplace where every associate can grow. We are committed to fair and equal treatment in hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and advancement opportunities based on qualifications and performance. We recruit without discrimination based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. We support equal employment opportunities through affirmative action and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
