District Manager (m/f/d)

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 a District Manager to join our Light / Manufacturing business. You'll play a crucial role inspiring a team of talented individuals across the water sectors in the Manufacturing market to achieve their full potential.

You'll be responsible for driving performance, looking after relationships with key customers and fostering a culture of excellence. You will guide and develop a dedicated team of Sales and Technical representatives who provide water expertise and operational efficiency solutions to clients in the Netherlands.

If you are a passionate sales leader with a background in water, don’t miss this outstanding opportunity.

What’s in it For You:

• You’ll join a growth company offering a competitive base salary, bonus structure and benefits
• A company vehicle and cell phone
• A long term, advancing career path in service, sales or management
• Access to the industry’s most innovative training programs
• Support from a dedicated team
• A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection
• Pride in working for a company that provides clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments

What You Will Do:

• Ensure your team of sales professionals reaches sales targets and objectives.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and support to team members to help them develop their skills and reach their career goals.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive business growth and expand market share within your district.
• Manage and develop relationships with our client base across the region
• Ensure the delivery of the highest standards of business excellence to customers
• Bring Ecolab’s value-added services and innovation programs to assist our customers in meeting their business goals

As a trusted partner, your customers will rely on you for their success. Nalco Water is committed to seeing you succeed and provides innovative training programs to ensure you’re prepared to solve any customer problem.

Training programs are held in the field and at Nalco Water Oegstgeest in The Netherlands; travel is arranged and paid for by Nalco Water. Based on your skill level and experience, topics covered may include technology, product, service, business and industry acumen, direct coaching and mentoring, sales management and leadership, classroom training and certifications.

If applicable, relocation assistance would be provided for the right candidate.

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 boilers, cooling towers, and wastewater treatment systems
• Experience guiding and developing successful sales teams
• Experience or exposure to the water industry processing
• Ability to build, maintain and retain customer relationships across all levels
• A full and valid driver’s license

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