Account Manager, Agriculture/Dairy Specialist

Job title: Account Manager, Agriculture/Dairy Specialist

Company: Ecolab

Job description: Are you a food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing sanitation expert with the ability to drive results for a global Fortune 500 Company? Join Ecolab’s industry leading Food & Beverage Agriculture Team as an Account Manager (Contract). We are increasing safety and product quality, enhancing sustainability and boosting operational efficiency. We provide cleaning and sanitation solutions to large dairy farm environments through a dual focus on sales and technical service/consultation to new and existing customers.

What’s in it For You:

• Working within a dairy farm setting (milking parlor chemicals, washes, tanks, animal health/sanitation products)
• Be challenged and gain recognition as you provide unparalleled expertise and a comprehensive set of cleaning and sanitation solutions
• Flexible, independent work environment where you will plan your own schedule
• Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
• Enjoy a paid training program allowing you to learn from successful professional

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for supporting distributor sales efforts
• Working directly with large dairy farms in the sales, service and promotion of existing and new value-added products to large dairy farms within an assigned territory.
• Build a solid understanding of Ecolab products, customer business objectives, and applicable government regulations
• Prepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab’s innovative products, equipment and services
• Provide industry expertise to customers in terms of sanitation, safety, quality and operations; including assisting with sanitation plans and programs, standard operating procedures, evaluating processes and procedures, identifying and implementing operational efficiencies, and employee training
• Develop strategic work plans for completing sales and service/consultation calls with new and existing customers
• Communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff; build strong business relationships and networks
• Manage Ecolab products and equipment; participate in equipment installations, observe and test equipment and product performance, repair or adjust equipment, adjust chemical concentration levels, monitor product inventory and place orders

Territory:

• Territory includes Sainte Hyacinthe, Quebec City, Montreal and Southern Ontario
• 25% overnight travel is required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years outside sales experience within dairy or agriculture industry
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record. Access to a vehicle for business use.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout a geographic territory
• Bilingual, French/English
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry, biology or related field
• Knowledge of sanitation and udder health needs of large progressive dairy farms
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Strong follow-through and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and to adapt to changing priorities
• Willingness and ability to work off hours
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

This is a 6 month contract

About Ecolab Food & Beverage:

See how Ecolab helps make 27% of the world’s processed food safe. In Food & Beverage, you’ll help a wide variety of food, beverage, and brewery processors manage the increasing risks of foodborne illness and contamination. By providing cleaning and sanitizing programs, animal care products, antimicrobial food tissue treatment and many other operational efficiency and product quality programs, Food & Beverage offers the opportunity to work with a combination of innovation and world-class service.

Expected salary:

Location: Kingston, ON

Job date: Thu, 24 Dec 2020 03:25:46 GMT