District Manager Water (f/m/d) - South Germany

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Nalco Water, an Ecolab company and the market leader in water‑technology solutions, is looking for a District Manager for South Germany, based in the Stuttgart area. The role focuses on driving revenue and profit growth for the company's programs and services across targeted accounts, using a consultative sales approach to protect and optimise the world's most vital resource. On a daily basis the District Manager will lead a team by coaching and training members, champion corporate initiatives and help organise district meetings. The position involves creating and executing sales plans to capture new opportunities within existing customers and competitively‑held accounts, aiming to meet defined profit targets. About a quarter of the time will be spent on direct sales activities, while the remainder includes building relationships with plant executives, analysing system performance data, delivering written recommendations and stabilising at‑risk strategic accounts. The essential qualifications include a bachelor's degree and at least five years of technical or field‑sales support experience. Candidates must hold a valid driver's licence with an acceptable motor‑vehicle record. These core requirements ensure the ability to travel across the territory and engage customers effectively. Preferred, but not mandatory, attributes are a bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial) or life sciences, experience in the water‑treatment or specialty‑chemical sector, familiarity with boilers, cooling towers and wastewater‑treatment systems, and prior leadership experience. These additional skills would help the manager navigate complex industrial environments and lead teams more effectively. Nalco Water offers a competitive base salary, bonus structure, benefits, a company vehicle and cell phone, and a clear career path in service, sales or management. Employees benefit from industry‑leading training programmes, support from a dedicated technical service team, and a safety‑first culture. Working for a company that delivers clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments adds purpose to the role. What the role asks for: - Bachelor's degree - Minimum five years technical or field sales support experience - Valid driver's licence - Acceptable motor‑vehicle record - Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences (nice-to-have) - Water‑treatment or specialty‑chemical industry experience (nice-to-have) - Knowledge of boilers, cooling towers, wastewater systems (nice-to-have) - Leadership experience (nice-to-have)