Territory Manager in Training - Generalist

Company Overview

Ecolab is a globally trusted leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention, serving nearly three million customer sites across over 170 countries. We provide comprehensive solutions combining innovative technology, insightful data, and personalized support to enhance food safety, maintain hygienic environments, optimize water and energy use, and promote sustainable practices across sectors including food service, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial.

Programme Overview

This structured twelve-month development initiative, titled the Territory Manager in Training Programme, is tailored for early-career individuals aiming to build skills and make tangible contributions in a sales and service context. Commencing October 1, 2026, participants benefit from blended learning approaches such as classroom instruction, virtual sessions, hands-on job shadowing, and mentoring by seasoned professionals, all while engaging directly with customers in real operational settings.

The geographic focus for the territory includes Connacht counties: Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo.

Division Details

Within our Institutional & Specialty division, we offer an extensive portfolio of chemical products and solutions tailored to industries including food service, hospitality, laundry, healthcare, education, corporate, and government facilities.

Role Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture dependable relationships with existing clients through consistent onsite visits.
• Gain proficiency with customers' ware-washing and laundry systems, participating hands-on in equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and user training to ensure full operational functionality.
• Progressively identify opportunities for territory growth, provide training and demonstrations, and support emergency service needs.
• Coordinate seamlessly with cross-functional teams such as Marketing Services and Customer Service to align sales and service efforts.
• Engage potential clients proactively to expand Ecolab's market presence and secure new business.

Candidate Requirements

• Completion of vocational training or an equivalent educational qualification.
• Previous exposure to customer-centric roles, preferably in business-to-business commercial sales, service, or hospitality sectors.
• Basic technical know-how for installation, upkeep, and problem resolution of relevant equipment.
• A strong eagerness to learn, receptiveness to constructive feedback, and motivation for continuous skill enhancement.
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities and adaptability to evolving challenges.
• Aspirations to cultivate a long-term career in sales and service-focused positions.
• Fundamental IT capabilities, with CRM experience considered an advantage.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record and willingness to travel within the designated district and across the country.
• Note: Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.

Programme Benefits

• A fixed-term, 12-month contract potentially leading to permanent employment based on business needs.
• A comprehensive and structured training programme incorporating various learning modalities including e-learning, classroom sessions, fieldwork, and mentoring, with clearly defined performance milestones.
• A supportive work environment emphasizing regular coaching and feedback to accelerate professional development.
• Clear pathways for career advancement in sales within an organization that values employee growth.
• Annual leave entitlement of 23 days plus 10 statutory bank holidays.
• A 4% Flexible Benefits Allowance, usable either for expanded benefits (including family coverage) or as an increase in salary.
• Company pension scheme featuring a 7% employer contribution and life insurance coverage valued at four times the annual salary.
• Provision of a company vehicle for both business-related travel and personal use.
• Opportunities for income growth tied to professional development and progression within the role.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitments

Ecolab firmly believes in fostering diversity and inclusivity as essential drivers of team success. The company is dedicated to creating a workplace environment where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential. Hiring, promotion, compensation, and workplace policies are managed fairly and equitably, with zero tolerance for discrimination based on race, religion, color, creed, nationality, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status.