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District Manager - Water

Chester, PA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $61,600.00 - $87,900.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Matching 401(k)
company paid pension
stock purchase plan
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is a global leader in water technology dedicated to helping the world protect its most vital resource: water. As a trusted provider of comprehensive water treatment and management solutions, Nalco Water serves industrial, institutional, and municipal clients worldwide. With a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and customer success, Nalco Water leverages advanced technologies and environmental expertise to address the complex challenges of water conservation, quality, and safety. Ecolab, the parent company, is noted for its promising career development opportunities and comprehensive benefits, fostering an inspiring work environment for its employees. Nalco Water operates within the broader Ecolab structure that emphasizes responsible resources management and growth through innovation. This role is based in the institutional division, with a focus on serving clients in the Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware regions. The company offers a full-time employment opportunity with a competitive salary package, including comprehensive benefits starting from day one of employment.

The District Sales Manager role at Nalco Water represents a dynamic opportunity for an experienced sales leader to contribute to the company’s mission of delivering clean water, safe food, and healthy environments. This position demands an individual who excels in consultative sales, demonstrating strong relationship-building skills to drive revenue and profit growth across targeted accounts within the institutional division. The manager will be responsible for executing system assurance programs that address the key business needs of customers, ensuring ongoing satisfaction and retention. A major part of this role involves converting strategic competitive accounts and introducing innovative technologies to existing customers to capture new business opportunities.

The District Sales Manager will strategically lead a team of sales engineers and technical service representatives by providing continuous coaching and development to promote high levels of expertise and value creation. This role requires strong leadership skills to champion corporate initiatives, organize and lead district meetings, and ensure district goals align with wider corporate strategies. The successful candidate will deliver accurate sales forecasts, participate in both strategic and tactical planning, and effectively utilize resources to maximize return on investment. They will also be expected to monitor market trends and adjust business plans to respond to evolving conditions and competitive threats.

Nalco Water supports a flexible, independent work environment and provides a non-decaled company vehicle for business and personal use. Paid training is offered both in the field and at the company headquarters in Naperville, IL to ensure new hires receive thorough onboarding. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, a matching 401(k), company-paid pension, a stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement. This extensive support fosters career growth and personal development while reinforcing Nalco Water’s commitment to its workforce and the communities it serves. Residing within a commutable distance from Philadelphia, PA, will be necessary to effectively manage the district including Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware territories.

Job Requirements

  • Reside within a commutable distance from Philadelphia, PA
  • Willingness to travel within the district territory including Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware
  • Minimum of 5 years sales experience preferably in water technology or related industries
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
  • Ability to manage and lead a sales team effectively
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
  • Ability to meet performance targets and deadlines
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong customer focus and service orientation

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field
  • Proven sales experience in water treatment or a related industry
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships
  • Experience with consultative selling techniques
  • Proficiency in sales forecasting and business planning
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Familiarity with institutional or commercial sales environments

Job Duties

  • 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 and 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 to team of sales engineers and technical service representatives to create and maintain value
  • Ensure all new hires achieve training standards that lead to expertise in discussing products and 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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