Territory Manager in Training – Pest in Birmingham

At Ecolab, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier. Ecolab is a trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations in more than 170 countries and a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions. We combine complete solutions, data‑driven insights and personalised service to help customers improve food safety, maintain safe environments, optimise water and energy use, and drive sustainable performance across food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial sectors.

If you are early in your career and looking to learn, grow and make a real impact, our Territory Manager in Training Programme could be the right next step.

This is a 12-month, structured development programme designed to prepare you for a future role as a Territory Manager. Starting from October 1, 2026 you will be supported every step of the way through a combination of:

• Classroom and virtual learning
• On‑the‑job training and job shadowing
• Coaching from experienced colleagues
• Hands‑on experience with customers in real environments

From day one you’ll gain exposure to customer operations, learn how to diagnose challenges, and develop practical solutions that improve safety, hygiene and sustainability.

Within the Pest Elimination division, Ecolab delivers science‑based pest prevention and elimination solutions to help customers protect their brands and maintain safe, healthy and pest‑free environments. Our services support customers across foodservice, food and beverage processing, hospitality, healthcare, retail, logistics, manufacturing, corporate and government facilities.

After completing your training, you will take ownership of an established customer territory, becoming a trusted partner and advisor to your customers. You will provide expert guidance on pest prevention and elimination programs that help protect customer brands, support regulatory compliance, and maintain safe, hygienic and pest‑free environments across commercial and industrial facilities.

In this role you will:

• Build strong, trusted relationships with existing customers through regular service visits
• Learn customers’ pest risk environments and prevention programmes, and work hands‑on with pest monitoring, exclusion and control solutions
• Gradually build confidence in identifying new opportunities and growing your territory, providing customers with training, regular and emergency service and sales demonstrations
• Coordinate sales and service activities with cross‑divisional peers and internal functions (e.g. Marketing Services, Customer Service)
• Reach out to potential customers to secure new accounts, as you build Ecolab’s brand in your market

We are interested in meeting individuals with diverse backgrounds. You may be a great fit if you:

• Have completed vocational training or equivalent education
• Have some experience in customer‑facing, sales, service or hospitality environments, preferably business to business commercial sales experience
• Have basic installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting skills
• Are eager to learn, open to feedback and motivated to continuously develop new skills
• Have demonstrated problem‑solving skills and creative thinking
• Are comfortable adapting to new situations and challenges
• Have a desire to grow your career in Sales and Service‑related roles
• Have basic IT skills (CRM experience is helpful)
• Hold a valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and are open to travelling within your allocated district and nationwide

No Immigration Sponsorship available.

A 12‑month fixed‑term contract, that may lead to a permanent position, depending on business needs. A robust, structured training programme, that includes job shadowing, e‑learning modules, structured field activities, and customized classroom style training, with clear development milestones. A supportive environment where coaching and feedback are part of everyday work, allowing you to learn from subject matter experts with proven success. The opportunity to carve out a long‑term, advanced career path in sales, within a business that recognises the talent to progress. 25 days holiday plus 8 days Bank Holiday. 4% Flexible Benefits Allowance. A wide range of benefits (extended to families) or to be used as salary increase. Pension with 7% Employer Contribution and 4 x annual salary Life Insurance benefits. Receive a company vehicle for business and personal use. Income growth opportunities as you progress and develop in the role.

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, colour, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.