Senior Industry Technical Consultant (Data Centers) - ECOLAB

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking a Senior Industry Technical Consultant for our Data Center Division as the Microsoft Enterprise Lead. Ecolab is a company committed to growth and we believe that our Technical Consulting team is one of the keys to our success.  Consulting roles at Ecolab are very technical and involve diverse skillsets and responsibilities.  As a team we are committed to driving growth while providing individuals with a range of developmental career opportunities.  The members of our Technical Consulting team have an opportunity to help our customers meet their sustainability and efficiency goals, differentiate Ecolab from our competition and impact the achievement of our aggressive growth targets.  This position is part of the high growth, fast-paced Global High Tech division.

As a Senior Industry Technical Consultant, you will be primarily responsible for implementing new technology, troubleshooting and solving complex customer problems, training customers, transitioning new business, and assisting Corporate Account Managers in making technical related sales calls and presentations at an Enterprise level. You will research, identify and define market and product application opportunities and assist in developing and implementing marketing plans to capture identified sales opportunities.

This is a remote position. Candidates can live anywhere within the USA near a major airport.

What’s in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, efficient operations 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:

• Assists sales representatives and Corporate Account Managers in making industry-specific technical/application related sales calls and presentations in specific product and market applications
• Research, identify, and define market and product application opportunities within a specific industry, for specific customers or groups of customers
• Develops plans in conjunction with the field and other SBU members to capture identified sales opportunities
• Conducts on-site audits to assess and solve customer problems or meet customer requirements
• Provides on-the-job product and sales training as appropriate and identifies training and reference materials needed for field sales training programs
• Work with marketing and sales stakeholders to identify new product and program applications and appropriate training
• Coach individuals in the organization on processes, applications, technologies, and value documentation
• Deliver value to our customers utilizing a problem-solving mindset to deliver innovative results

Position Details:

• This position is remote and will primarily support Microsoft in North America and international locations as needed
• Consult and develop solutions to support Microsoft with their corporate ESG goals
• 50% or more overnight travel required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial) or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc)
• 10+ years of successful technical implementation, production management, process engineering, technical sales, or field sales support experience
• Problem solving mindset and approach, utilizing root cause analysis methodologies
• Strong technical knowledge of facilities operations in a data center or other highly technical field such as semiconductors or pharmaceuticals
• Strong communication and presentation skills for this customer facing role
• Must have a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• No immigration sponsorship offered for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer or EIT
• Recognized as an expert in industry or technology focus
• Ability to understand a total plant approach to water
• Self-motivated, pro-active, result-oriented professional with an ability to work with minimum direction.
• Excellent team orientation, proactivity and sense of urgency in supporting business growth and market leadership through differentiated technology and expertise

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.