Ecolab (ECL) Job Position for a Graduate Application Specialist

Ecolab (ECL) - A trusted partner at more than one million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources. With 2015 sales of $13.5 billion and 47,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions and on-site service to promote safe food, maintain clean environments, optimize water and energy use and improve operational efficiencies for customers in the food, healthcare, energy, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Application Specialist (South and West African Territory) Job ID: 69086BR Location: Lagos Job Overview

• The job incumbent is the link between the sales organization and the Support Functions. He/she is responsible for providing the support to the sales organization with specific focus on a defined segment as required within bigger F&B market.

• Participate in Segment specific working groups and contribute to preparing new concepts and services in alignment with establishes strategies
• Support the Sales force with regards to technical and application know how
• Participate in Regional Working Group meetings
• Support the sales organization as regards to finding new solutions to solve customer’s challenges
• Positively contribute to harmonization of the product portfolio within the specified segment thereby reducing the number of local and regional products
• Take ownership of the application part of the roll out of new products/programs and concepts
• Ensure prepared for and coordination of activities regarding yearly roll-out plan
• Report own activities according to guidelines, QS standards and systems
• Follow given guidelines and processes
• Support the local sales organization in problem solving at customer sites (including traveling to the country to assist the local organization)

• Graduate level (with focus on technical and/or chemistry) or equivalent experience
• Product management and/or sales experience
• Good PC skills
• Good English & local language skills (preferred but not critical)
• Presentation and Communication skills