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Job Title


Area Manager


Company : Ecolab Life Sciences


Location : Townsville, Queensland


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About The RoleNalco Water provides leading water treatment, chemical, equipment and digital solutions to our customer base across the Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Sugar, Institutional, Healthcare and Municipal sectors. With a strong focus on sustainability, our experience and technical expertise help our customers optimise their water and steam systems, reduce water use and increase productivity.Based in either Townsville or Mackay, this is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Area Manager to join our Nalco Water Light Division servicing our clients across Northern Queensland. With a focus on growth, along with your team you will service and support our existing clients as well as drive and develop new business strategies. You will achieve this by discovering customer needs, developing and implementing innovative digital solutions, and providing outstanding customer service.Your ResponsibilitiesWorking with your team to devise a business development strategy to maximise new account opportunities, for both process services and water treatmentDevelop your teams capability through coaching and professional development programsManage and develop the current client base within the region, leveraging our strong client relationships and driving service delivery and growthBy Nature, You Will Ideally DemonstrateExceptional communication skills and relationship management skillsExcellent presentation and negotiation capabilitiesA positive and enthusiastic approach to support and developmentThe ability to meet targets and deliver resultsTechnically, You Will Preferably HaveA degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, environment/science discipline or demonstrated experience in technical sales and leadershipAn understanding and knowledge of water treatment or the aligned industriesA business acumen that will allow you to provide value to your team and customersKnowledge of the sugar industry will be highly regarded though not essentialValid drivers licenseThe ability to travel, with overnight stays on a regular basis is a prerequisite for the role.About ECOLABEcolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. 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 around the world, customers in foodservice, food processing, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and manufacturing markets choose Ecolab products and services to keep their environment clean and safe, operate efficiently and achieve sustainability goals.Life At ECOLABOur 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 opportunities that can be found within our growing company and delivering results and demonstrating teamwork drives advancement.Some Of The Benefits You Could EnjoyFlexible Working ArrangementsHealth and Well-being Subsidy of $250 per yearPurchased Additional Annual Leave option and MY Days bonus leave programRewarding Bonus and Incentive programsAttractive Staff Product DiscountsAccess to the Ecolab holiday house in Lake Taupo NZEmployee Stock Purchase PlanHow To ApplyClick APPLY to submit your application.The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by Ecolab or by their external third-party provider.Get Social With UsIf you would like to find out more about us, please find out more at Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & BelongingEcolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr