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Territory Representative

Ecolab
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Join Ecolab/SSDC Foodservice Distribution Services team as a Territory Representative in the Nashville, TN market and see why Ecolab is on Fortune magazine’s list of “The World’s Most Admired Companies”.

The Territory Representative opportunity delivers a comprehensive cleaning and food safety program developed specifically for our Foodservice Distributors to deliver to their customer, partnering to identify food safety risks and help prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses.

The Territory Representatives manage a territory of customers in the Foodservice Distribution sector and are responsible for the following: growing sales and retaining existing customers by providing service excellence, gaining new sales through new products and new customers, and providing customers training on food safety and sanitation through high quality surveys and audits.

What’s In It For You

  • Receive a company vehicle for business and personal use along with a smart phone and tablet computer
  • Enjoy a robust paid training program allowing you to learn from subject matter experts with proven success
  • Plan and manage your schedule in a flexible, independent work environment that allows you to excel
  • Opportunity to build a long-term, advanced career path in sales or other areas within Ecolab

What You Will Do

  • Complete in store visits to install, service and maintain chemical dispensing equipment on the customers required visit frequency (monthly/quarterly/annually)
  • Facilitate the sale of Ecolab products by making suggestions for improvements with existing products and new innovations
  • Develop and enhance existing relationships with customers while working independently and maintaining your own schedule

Position Details

This is a field-based position and may require travel to the following locations and surrounding areas:

Nashville, TN and close bordering states

Overnight Travel

  • 6 overnights per month

Weekend Rotation

  • Responsible for weekend coverage 1 in every 4 weeks

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 4 years of food industry experience
  • 21 years of age or older
  • Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
  • Availability to provide emergency call assistance which may occur at night, on weekends and over holidays
  • No Immigration Sponsorship available

Physical Demands

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Mechanical experience (plumbing, electrical) and ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment
  • Food safety knowledge/experience or CP-FS certification
  • Military experience
  • Previous business to business sales experience

About Ecolab/SSDC Foodservice Distribution

Join a team of experts that support over 12,000 customers, from food safety and compliance observations to sharing best practices on cleaning/sanitation and training. Ecolab/SSDC Foodservice Distribution Division specializes in solutions and expertise that help improve food safety compliance and deliver profitable growth to QSR, Fast Casual, Convenience Stores, Supermarkets, Full-Service Restaurants, and Healthcare Facilities. We serve as an extension of our customers’ food safety teams, protecting their brand reputation.

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

The total Compensation range for this position is $55,700-$83,700 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

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.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

  • Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
  • Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. 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 and 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, 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).

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.

Salary : $55,700 - $83,700

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