District Representative

About ECOLAB:

Every day, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier – protecting people and vital resources. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. Around the world, customers in foodservice, food processing, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and oil and gas markets choose Ecolab products and services to keep their environment clean and safe, operate efficiently and achieve sustainability goals.

We currently have an opportunity for a District Representative / Applications Engineer to join our Nalco Water team in Western Australia.

We are looking for a recent graduate with Chemistry, Science or Chemical Engineering background, or an experienced person with a history in similar industry to work with our clients that are predominantly based in the Rockingham to Busselton region. Reporting to the Area Manager, your technical and commercial activities will involve servicing our existing and potential new clients including major industrial and mineral processing facilities. 

This role involves regular travel within Western Australia so there may be a need for overnight stays.

Key responsibilities will include:

Assisting in the servicing of our customers in the sector. 

Equipment testing and maintenance, water sampling, chemical analysis and ensuring the optimal application of chemical treatment programs.

Assisting with the troubleshooting of technical problems in a timely manner to ensure ongoing chemical treatment of process unit operations and water treatment facilities.

Developing strong client relationships by driving value added and focused service delivery. 

Managing customer inventories and product delivery

Gaining a better understanding of our in-field process and water treatment services. 

Working with the direct assistance of our existing sales professionals to gain new business via focused planning, targeted prospecting, industry networking, and partnership with internal sales and support teams.

To be successful, ideally you will preferably have the following:

Recent Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Science degree (or) experience in industry setting

Strong technical problem-solving ability.

A desire to work in the water treatment and mineral processing industries.

A strong aptitude for customer service sales

Can perform both individually and in a team environment.

An innate ability to quickly develop rapport and build strong working relationships with users of the products and chemical treatment programs.

A pro-active approach to learning the technical aspects of the business.

High commitment to Safety, Environment, Occupational Health and Quality.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Don’t worry if you don’t have everything above. We are always willing to support your development.

At Ecolab, we are dedicated to ensuring our associates are provided with an environment geared toward the recognition of achievement, growth, safety, and well-being. There are various opportunities and means to receive additional rewards and recognition.

Life at ECOLAB:

Our three behavioural shifts are People First, One United ANZ Ecolab Team and Owning the Outcome. 

We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, there is a world of opportunity that can be found within our growing company, and delivering results and demonstrating teamwork, drives advancement.

Some of the benefits you could enjoy:

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health and Well-being Subsidy of $250 per year

Industry leading parental leave programs

Purchased Additional Annual Leave and MY Days bonus leave program

Rewarding Bonus and Incentive programs

Attractive Staff Product Discounts

Access to the Ecolab holiday house in Lake Taupo NZ

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

How to apply:

The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by Ecolab or by their external third-party provider.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab 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, or disability.