Distribution Manager Belux

**About Ecolab**:
Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services. Every day, we help make the world cleaner, safer and healthier - protecting people and vital resources. Around the world, customers in foodservice, food processing, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and oil and gas markets choose Ecolab products and services to keep their environment clean and safe, operate efficiently and achieve sustainability goals.

**About the role**:
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced **Distribution Manager** to join our Institutional team. This is a critical role where you will oversee and drive improvements and efficiencies across our complex distribution network.

Utilizing your expert knowledge, coupled with your magnificent influencing skills, you will seek out opportunities for improvement and be an agent of change. You will drive the analysis of distribution’s KPI’s, areas for development and introduce best practice methodologies. You are the link between Ecolab Institutional Belgium and its Distributors network (sales, purchase, communication and opportunities)

**What You Will Do**:

- You build up and maintain regular personal contacts with key distributors in Belgium and Luxembourg ;
- You negotiate national cross-divisional distribution agreements;
- You manage relations to all relevant internal interfaces (e.g. company managers, national divisions, European Distribution Organization);
- You contribute to all national or cross-functional matters (pricing, marketing, launches, sales promotions);
- You develop and implement a national cross-divisional distribution strategy including planning and controlling in line with European distribution strategy;
- You plan, implement and control all budgeting activities in the area of responsibility;
- You have weekly meetings with the sellout and billback team in Krakau (remote) ;
- You provide an adequate reporting of distribution results to European responsible and provide information to divisions managers;
- You make pricing analysis and billback controlling of data and figures ;
- You report results of customer contacts and planned activities according to guidelines, QS standards and systems;
- You monitor and report markets in own area of responsibility (customer needs, competitors, prices);
- 1 day per week in the head office in Groot-Bijgaarden required;
- You report to the Head of Sales Benelux.

**To be successful, you will need**:

- You have tertiary qualifications in Business, Logistics, Engineering or a another related field due to studies or experience;
- You have 3-5 years of experience in a business related environment;
- You have influencing, tactical and strategic thinking skills across all level;
- You have knowledge of financial measurement and ROI;
- Strong computer literacy and a demonstrated use of technology to improve performance;
- Industry-related experience in food service, laundry, housekeeping, hospitality and/or pool and spa would be an asset;
- You have excellent communication skills;
- You speak Dutch and French and have an excellent knowledge of English.
- Ability to travel will be a prerequisite for this role.

**Life at Ecolab**:
We believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, there is a world of opportunity that can be found within our growing company, and delivering results and demonstrating teamwork, drives advancement.

**Some of the benefits you can enjoy**:

- Flexible working arrangement;
- Rewarding bonus and incentive programs;
- Receive a company vehicle for business and personal use;
- Carve out a long-term career path in sales, corporate accounts, or leadership.

**About Ecolab Institutional**:
Discover how our partnership with customers helps serve 45 billion restaurant meals and clean more than one billion hotel rooms. From restaurants, hotels and long-term care facilities, to schools, commercial buildings and military facilities, Ecolab’s Institutional division provides a comprehensive program of customized cleaning and sanitizing solutions to help meet the specific needs of our customers. Join us and help the biggest and best brands ensure guest safety and satisfaction and protect their reputation.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will 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, Ecolab 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 expressi