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Ecolab

Area Manager - Water

AUS - Victoria - Dandenong

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
AU
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

At Ecolab's Water Division , we're passionate about helping our customers protect vital resources and create more sustainable operations. Through our industry-leading water treatment, equipment, chemical and digital solutions, we partner with food and beverage manufacturers and industrial businesses across Australia to deliver meaningful environmental and operational outcomes.

We are seeking an Area Manager to lead our Water and Data Centre field sales and service team across Victoria and Tasmania on a fixed-term contract through to March 2028. While offered on a fixed-term basis, this role will provide you with valuable experience within a growing area of Ecolab and may lead to future career opportunities, subject to business needs and recruitment processes at the time.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team, build strong customer partnerships and contribute to the growth of a business that makes a real difference.

What You'll Do:

As Area Manager, you'll play a key role in creating a supportive, high-performing team culture while helping our water customers achieve their operational and sustainability goals.

You'll:

  • Coach, mentor and develop a team of field professionals
  • Foster trusted relationships with customers and key stakeholders
  • Collaborate across the business to deliver innovative water and digital solutions
  • Support strategic decision-making and regional growth initiatives
  • Champion customer success through exceptional service and partnership

About You:

You are an empathetic and collaborative leader who enjoys developing people, building meaningful relationships and creating positive outcomes for customers and teams alike.

You'll bring:

  • Experience in water treatment, technical sales, industrial services, data centres or a related field
  • Experience leading and supporting teams to achieve shared goals
  • Strong relationship-building, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related discipline (preferred)
  • A customer-centric mindset with the ability to balance commercial and people-focused outcomes
  • A commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment

Regular travel throughout Victoria and Tasmania, including overnight stays, is a requirement of this role.

Why Ecolab?

At Ecolab, our values of People First, One United ANZ Ecolab Team, and Owning the Outcome guide everything we do. We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

We offer:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Wellbeing programs and support
  • Additional leave options
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Career development and growth opportunities

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead with purpose, support the growth of others and contribute to a more sustainable future, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today.

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