As the industry leader in water technology, we're growing and need talented people like you to help us continue to protect the world's most vital resource. Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeks anAccount Managerto join its industryleading sales team. You'llbe responsible for revenue and profit growth of programs and services in targeted accounts. Using a consultative sales approach, you'll build relationships with existing customers by executing system assurance programs that meet their key business needs. With strong account leadership, you'll also convert strategic competitive accounts and sell new technologies to current customers. 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 environments The ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career development Paid training held in the field and at Nalco Water Headquarters in Naperville, IL Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment Receive a non-decaled company vehicle for business and personal use Comprehensive 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: Execute strong team leadership by coaching and training other District Reps, championing corporate initiatives, and by planning and leading portions of District Meetings Generate and execute sales plans and strategies to close new opportunities within existing customer base, and in major, competitively-held accounts, to meet defined territory profit increase goals. Work closely with large, strategic current and prospective customers to understand business needs and recommend continuous improvement and innovation plans that will maintain and grow sales within assigned territory Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders within current and prospective customers, including plant or facility executives Engage in problem solving by performing system analysis, interpreting data and providing written recommendations to ensure customer operations are performing at optimal levels Demonstrate the ability to stabilize jeopardy business in large, strategic accounts Position Details: This position is based in Seattle, Washington Territory covers about a 100-mile radius of the surrounding area Targeted accounts are within the Manufacturing Industry: aerospace, lumber & glass. Minimal if anyovernight travel required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Five years of technical sales or field sales support experience Possess a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences (biology, chemistry, etc.) Water treatment or specialty chemical industry experience Working knowledge of paper machine operations, wet end chemistry, pulp mill operations. About Nalco Water: In a world with increasing water shortage and contamination challenges, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water each year. We work with customers across the world in the light industry (institutional, food & beverage, manufacturing, transportation, textile care, and global high tech) and heavy industry (chemical, downstream, paper, mining, power and primary metals industries) to reduce, reuse, and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment. Nalco Water provides the unique opportunity to work with a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems, data analysis and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability and performance for our customers. Annual