Technical Sales Trainee

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $13billion and more than 47,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights, and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.
- You love_ _sales, structured work and have an eye for detail? You enjoy working on technical sales field within an international organization? If this sounds like you, we'd love to talk_

We are looking for a **Technical Sales Trainee** to support our Institutional Sales Division in Lisbon, Portugal. This outside sales trainee opportunity is within our industry leading Institutional division, which offers comprehensive chemical products and solutions to meet the needs of customers across the foodservice and hospitality industries. As a Technical Sales trainee, you will visit customers and serve as the face of Ecolab, providing recommendations on advanced cleaning and sanitation processes and programs that drive a positive guest experience and create cleaner, safer, and healthier environments. This position is ideal for someone who is customer-oriented, possesses strong communication skills, and is keen to develop a career in technical sales. The role reports to the Sales Supervisor, Portugal.

**What You Will Do**:
Key responsibilities include:

- Observe the sales process by assisting sales representatives in acquiring new business. Practice and test sales strategies by calling existing and new clients. Maintain and develop relationships with clients. Assist customers in providing them with information like product or service quotes.
- Effective communication is essential, as there will be interaction with customers, team members, and potential clients. Clear and persuasive communication helps convey product information and address customer inquiries, building trust and interest.
- Active listening is crucial for understanding customer needs and objections, providing tailored solutions, and addressing concerns, leading to more successful sales interactions.
- The ability to conduct market research and analyze industry trends equips Sales Interns with valuable insights for identifying potential leads and understanding market dynamics. This knowledge informs sales strategies and target audience selection.
- The sales environment can be dynamic, and adaptability is crucial. Sales Interns must be open to learning and adapting to changing customer needs, market conditions, and product knowledge to effectively close sales.

**What You’ll need**:

- University Degree (BSc, BA etc.)
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
- Fluent in Portuguese & Very good command of English. Knowledge of Spanish will be considered a plus
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

**What’s in it For You**:

- An excellent career opportunity for you to grow both professionally and personally.
- Continuous training so that you soon become a real expert in what you do.
- Excellent working environment and an exciting chance to shape your career in a world leading organization.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and 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. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of 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). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.