Are you a food, beverage, or dairy manufacturing/plant sanitation expert with the ability to drive results for a global Fortune 500 Company? Join Ecolab's industry leading Food & Beverage team as an Account Manager. We are increasing food safety and product quality, enhancing sustainability and boosting operational efficiency. We provide cleaning and sanitation solutions to food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing environments through a dual focus on sales and technical service/consultation to new and existing customers. As strong business partners, Ecolab works with customers to develop sanitation plans and programs, evaluate processes and procedures, troubleshoot technical issues and identify and implement operational efficiencies.What's in it For You:The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environmentsThe ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career developmentPaid training program where you will learn from subject matter experts with proven successEnjoy a flexible, independent work environmentReceive a non-decaled company vehicle for business and personal useComprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment - medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!What You Will Do:Build a solid understanding of Ecolab products, plant operations, customer business objectives, and applicable government regulationsPrepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab's innovative products, equipment and servicesProvide 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 trainingDevelop strategic work plans for completing sales and service/consultation calls with new and existing customersCommunicate effectively with all levels of plant staff; build strong business relationships and networksManage 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 ordersPosition Details:This position is based in: Kennewick, WashingtonTerritory covers about a 250- mile radius of the surrounding area20% overnight travel requiredMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (2 years of industry or Ecolab experience = 1 year of post-secondary education)2 years of experience in food, beverage or dairy processing/manufacturing environment OR 2 years of selling into manufacturing environments in technical salesFunctional computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn internal business systems)Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle recordWillingness and ability to work varying hours (average: 1-3 overnights per week)Willingness and ability to travel throughout a geographic territoryNo Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunityPreferred Qualifications:BS/BA degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry, biology or related fieldGeneral mechanical abilityBilingual - English / SpanishExceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skillsDesire to succeed in a competitive environmentAbility to take initiative and work independentlyStrong follow-through and organizational skillsAbility to prioritize multiple projects and to adapt to changing prioritiesAbout Ecolab Food & Beverage:See how Ecolab helps make 27% of the world's pr