What’s in it For You:


Join an ambitious, award winning company with excellent scope for career progression and development
Work with some of the market leaders in the food and beverage industry
Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment.


What You... Will Do:


Execute Service strategy surveys, process checks and reporting through:

Consulting with customer on chemical, technical & application issues as well as optimization of systems)
Execute field trials, reporting & training
Establish, verify & document hygiene plans and their parameters through regular customer visits


Assist customer needs
Install and repair equipment at the customer's plant
Ensure equipment machine maintenance goals established by the customer
Support introduction of new programs and service concepts to customers


NB: Ecolab is an equal opportunity employer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted


Achieve monthly safety metrics and input safety data into the company's system
Establish new ways of improving service
Provide recommendations related to safety standards and protocol


Position Details:


Candidate must reside in: Nairobi
Route territory will include: Within the country
Work week and shift: Day or night


Minimum Qualifications:


High school diploma
Experience working in a technical service role


​Physical Demands:


Must have the ability to Lift/Push/Pull.
Must be able to access and be comfortable with working in a variety of conditions to include confined spaces, freezing conditions and hot conditions;
Must be able to physically perform the essential duties of the position which include lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, balancing, walking, standing, talking and hearing.


Preferred Qualifications:


Knowledge/aptitude in electricity, mechanical systems
2 year degree in mechanical, industrial chemistry or university student of engineering:
2 year of experience in technical roles in Food & Beverages plants;
Exposure to MS Office including Excel and Word.
Willingness and ability to work off hours more

What You Will Do:


Build a solid understanding of Ecolab products, customer plant operations and business objectives, and applicable government regulations.
Develop strategic work plans for completing sales targets and service/consultation calls with new and existing customers. 
Prepare and deliver sales presentations on Ecolab's innovative products, equipment and services. 
Provide... industry expertise to customers in terms of sanitation, safety, quality and operations; including assisting with sanitation plans and programs, standard operating procedures, evaluating processes and procedures, identifying and implementing operational efficiencies, and employee training.
Manage Ecolab products and equipment; participate in equipment installations, observe and test equipment and product performance, repair or adjust equipment, adjust chemical concentration levels, monitor product inventory and place orders. 
Implement agreed upon corporate account commitments and proactively inform Corporate Account Manager (CAM’s) of results, challenges and initiatives
Communicate effectively with all levels of plant staff; build strong business relationships and networks 
Follow Ecolab safety guidelines and incident reporting requirements.


Position Details:


Route territory - within Kenya
Comprehensive benefits packages in line with market and industry standards.
Training involving a combination of classroom and on the job with periodic assessments.


Minimum Qualifications:


Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, chemistry or related field.
2 years technical sales experience in meat, processed food, dairy, and poultry sector or the beverage and brewing sector.
Possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Willingness and ability to travel by car throughout territory, including periodic overnight travel, could be required to be on-call during off-work hours and weekends when needed.
Immigration sponsorship to work in the country is not available for this role.


Preferred Qualifications:


Ability to sell value-added products to customers.
Carry aptitude and confidence to deal with large national and multi-national customers
General mechanical ability. 
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. 
Ability to take initiative and work independently. more

About the job


Ecolab is seeking a Equipment Technician/ Applications Specialist to join its industry leading Food & Beverage team. This is an mid level sales position responsible for selling Food & Beverage products/services by interacting with established customers and developing new sales prospects. We are increasing food safety and product quality, enhancing sustainability and boosting... operational efficiency. We provide cleaning and sanitation solutions to food, beverage, and dairy manufacturing environments through a dual focus on sales and technical service/consultation to new and existing customers.


What’s In It For You


Join an ambitious, award winning company with excellent scope for career progression and development
The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
The opportunity to work with some of the market leaders in the food and beverage industry
Access to best in class resources, tools, and technology
Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety to include top-notch safety training and personal protection equipment.


What You Will Do


Execute Service strategy surveys, process checks and reporting through
Execute Service strategy surveys, process checks and reporting by consulting with customers on chemical, technical & application issues
Execute field trials, reporting & training
Establish, verify & document hygiene plans and their parameters through regular customer visits
Assist with all customer needs
Install and repair equipment at the customer's plant
Ensure equipment machine maintenance goals established by the customer
Support introduction of new programs and service concepts to customers
Achieve monthly safety metrics and input safety data into the company's system
Establish new ways of improving service
Provide recommendations related to safety standards and protocol


Position Details


Candidate must reside in: Cape Town with extensive travel required.


Minimum Qualifications

Technical:


Attention to detail mindset
Inquisitive nature
National Diploma in electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering
Strong problem-solving skills
Thrive on trying new things
Think out of the box mentality
personality to please and support
Focussed and result driven
Self-disciplined
Preferred to have some experience in Food and Beverage segments and cleaning and sanitation chemistry
Experience with electrical control panels – ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
Basic experience with PLC’s (Preferably Siemens)
Experience with instrumentation and control systems
Must have a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record


Preferred Qualifications


Knowledge and/or aptitude in electricity and mechanical systems
Technical degree in mechanical, electrical, electromechanical field or related field, or university student of engineering
3 years of experience in technical roles in Food & Beverages plants;
Exposure to MS Office, including Excel and Word
Willingness and ability to work off hours


Applications

Preferred Requirements:


Good food and beverage experience
Good knowledge and experience in food and beverage segment applications
Technical mindset
Strong problem solving skills
Self motivated and self disciplined
Team player
Sales experience
Some chemical knowledge and experience more

Main Responsibilities:


Ecolab Food & Beverage has an excellent career opportunity for a high-energy district sales manager based in SA.
Reporting to an area vice president, the district sales manager is accountable for the achievement of the district sales and expense budget through the recruitment, hiring, training, motivation and direction of account managers.
Reporting to an Area VP,... you will be responsible for learning our customers’ operations, understanding their challenges and developing chemical solutions to meet their needs.
You will be responsible for directing the integration, coordination, and monitoring of new and existing divisional products, systems and programs with field sales & service teams.
Continue to identify business needs and opportunities, as well as develop and implement customized solutions for our customers.


Basic Qualifications:


Bachelor’s degree required
4 years outside sales experience
2 years field sales/service management experience 
2 years industrial food processing industry experience 


Preferred Qualifications:


Systems sales in a technical environment a plus
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organization and follow-up skills
Ability to work independently
A desire to succeed in a competitive sales environment
Overnight travel may be required more

This role primarily involves designing and developing visually engaging learning materials such as infographics, illustrations, animations, and interactive media. The ideal candidate will incorporate user-centred design principles to enhance learner engagement, stay updated with the latest educational technology and design trends, and manage multiple design projects. Additionally, the role may... include creating various marketing collateral, including brand logos, website layouts, social media graphics, presentations, and print materials. The candidate should come ready to demonstrate proactive initiative to support the team's success. 


Responsibilities: 


Design and develop visually appealing learning materials including infographics, illustrations, animations, and interactive media including visual assets that effectively communicate complex concepts and information in a clear and understandable manner. 
Incorporate user-centred design principles to enhance learners' engagement and interaction. 
Stay up to date with advancements in educational technology and design trends to continuously improve the visual elements of our learning products. 
Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting deadline. 
Create and design various marketing collateral, including brand logos, website layouts, social media graphics, presentations, and print materials. 
Demonstrate strong initiative by proactively identifying and addressing needs beyond the above core responsibilities to support the team's success and achieve common goals 


Minimum Qualifications:  


Bachelor's degree in visual communication, or a related field. 
2+ years proven work experience as a Visual Designer, preferably in an educational or e-learning environment. 
Showcase design skills through a compelling portfolio of projects. 


Key Competencies: Possesses strong aesthetic skills for diverse illustrative styles in animation and design with a passion for visual storytelling. Exhibits excellent communication and teamwork abilities, translating complex information into engaging designs and consistently producing detailed visual assets. Open to feedback, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies and techniques. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Specifically Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects) and knowledgeable in Articulate Suite. Meticulous in error-checking, ensuring high-quality output, resolving technical issues, and keen on exploring the latest e-learning design and A.I. technologies. more

Our writers apply a balance of logic, creativity and simplicity to produce learning material across various mediums that is accurate, engaging and effective. They will form part of a team designing creative strategies around customer goals and shaping a learning programme to performance-driven instructional theory. 


Responsibilities: 


Create lean, instructionally sound, error free copy... across a variety of deliverables including video and interactive content 
Support the project team in developing a creative strategy to build a cohesive, impactful product 
Use prompt engineering and AI copy as a supporting tool in your workflow 


Minimum Qualifications:  


3 year Degree or diploma in advertising, marketing, English, media or journalist related 
Three to five years experience in the role of a Journalist, Copywriter or similar 
A portfolio of notable published work, available for viewing 
Experience in creating copy for training purposes would be beneficial 


Key competencies include exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, along with instructional design thinking for logical content flow. Additionally, there is a strong ability to visualize content effectively, communicate within teams for quality assurance, manage time proactively, set deadlines, and work adeptly in agile environments with new technologies. more