ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec 01, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Ecolab Inc. was named to Selling Power magazine's list of "The 50
Best Companies to Sell For" for the fifth consecutive year.
"We're pleased to once again be ranked as one of the top sales companies
in the United States," said Douglas M. Baker, Jr., Ecolab's Chairman,
President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our sales-and-service force is
the key to our success and growth. Each day they work tirelessly to
establish and cultivate strong relationships with our customers, deliver
value and cost savings through our superior products, and work
diligently to help solve customer issues. It's terrific to see our
associates recognized in this way."
Companies that made the Selling Power list scored well on average
starting salaries, incentive pay and benefits; time invested in training
on selling skills and product knowledge; and frequency of performance
reviews and promotions.
The editorial staff surveyed sales executives, training managers and
human resources managers, as well as conducted independent research to
compile the list. More details are available in the November/December
2008 issue of the magazine or at www.sellingpower.com.
With sales of $5.5 billion and more than 26,000 associates, Ecolab Inc.
(NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, food safety
and infection prevention products and services. Ecolab delivers
comprehensive programs and services to the foodservice, food and
beverage processing, healthcare, and hospitality markets in more than
160 countries. More news and information is available at www.ecolab.com.
(ECL-C)
SOURCE: Ecolab Inc.
Ecolab Inc.
Michael J. Monahan,651-293-2809
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