Technical Sales Representative

Ecolab

. Generate and execute sales plans in existing customer accounts and assigned competitively-held accounts to meet profit increase goals .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNew Castle • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical sales and customer relationship management, with a strong focus on optimizing operations through data analysis and innovative solutions in the water treatment and specialty chemical industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Sales ExperienceCustomer Relationship ManagementData AnalysisWater Treatment Industry KnowledgeBachelor's Degree in Engineering or Life Sciences

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Hard Skills

Sales PlanningSystem AnalysisTechnical SupportProblem ResolutionWritten Recommendations

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Water Treatment TechnologyCooling TowersBoilersWastewater Treatment Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Specialty ChemicalsField Sales SupportContinuous ImprovementCustomer Operations Optimization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate and execute sales plans in existing customer accounts and assigned competitively-held accounts to meet profit increase goals
Work with current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans
Develop relationships with key stakeholders, including plant or facility executives
Provide technical support, identify and resolve customer challenges, and escalate as required
Perform system analysis, interpret data, and provide written recommendations to optimize customer operations
Sell and support Nalco Water innovations and technology to promote long-term customer relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidate must reside within a commutable distance from New Castle, DE
Bachelor's degree
Three years of technical sales or field sales support experience
Current and valid driver's license
Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role
Ability to drive a company vehicle; pre-employment and ongoing motor vehicle record checks will be performed
Ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.)
Preferred: Water treatment or specialty chemical industry experience
Preferred: Working knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid training held in the field and at Nalco Water Headquarters in Naperville, IL
Flexible, independent work environment
Non-decaled company vehicle for business and personal use
Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Matching 401(k)
Company-paid pension
Stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Reasonable accommodation during the application process