Account Manager – Food & Beverage (Entry Level)

About the role

Ecolab is seeking an Account Manager to support food, beverage, and dairy manufacturers with cleaning and sanitation solutions. You will combine sales expertise with technical consultation to help customers improve food safety, product quality, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of Ecolab products, customer plant operations, business objectives, and relevant regulations.
• Create and execute strategic work plans to meet sales targets and schedule service/consultation visits.
• Deliver sales presentations showcasing Ecolab’s innovative products, equipment, and services.
• Provide technical expertise on sanitation, safety, quality, and operational efficiency, including assistance with sanitation plans, SOPs, and employee training.
• Manage Ecolab equipment installations, performance testing, chemical concentration adjustments, inventory monitoring, and ordering.
• Build strong relationships with plant staff at all levels and adhere to Ecolab safety and incident‑reporting protocols.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in dairy, food, agricultural science, engineering, chemistry or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of technical sales experience in meat, processed food, dairy, poultry, beverage or brewing sectors.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor‑vehicle record.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory, including occasional overnight trips.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with leading food, beverage, and dairy manufacturers.
• Career progression paths in sales, service, corporate accounts, or management.
• Comprehensive benefits package aligned with market standards.
• Flexible, independent work environment with self‑managed schedule.
• Access to best‑in‑class resources, tools, and technology.
• Company vehicle for business and personal use.
• Paid training program with mentorship from successful professionals.