Food Safety Specialist

About Zep Inc.

Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage. We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail shelves at outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep, Enforcer, Misty, TimeMist, TimeWick, and Country Vet. Zep was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In 2021, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC.

Job Description:

Job Description:

• Provide direct technical service to food & beverage facilities located within region/territory assigned
• Weekly & Monthly planning of account service and prospect sales planning is discussed with management/BD.

• Complete customer maintenance and service per the Food Defense Standards and those standards set forth by the local, state, and federal government.
• Provide a high level of customer communication as it relates to cleaning & sanitation
• Generate prospects and sales to increase/drive revenue in the territory and overall region
• Continuously communicate with management regarding prospective customers, as well as current customer status
• Use technical proficiency as an expert in the dairy and beverage industries to support colleagues and the overall company
• Maintain customer records in the company database
• Periodically act as a company trainer for newly hired employees in a similar position
• Maintain a $M territory while continuously growing the territory with additional sales

Requirements for this position include: (list education and work experience requirements):

• Relevant experience in the food & beverage industry, or similar trades
• Higher level education is preferred, but not required
• Background in sales
• Personable with a high communication aptitude
• Mechanical skills are preferred
• Ability to travel, with overnight stays 2-3 nights per week
• Ability to communicate in large group settings
• Valid Driver's License

Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel

Our Values

At Zep, we have developed a set of values focused on bringing even greater cohesion to our workplace. As part of this plan, we introduced a values framework called S.P.E.E.D. to align with our purpose of making the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive.

• Stewardship: We continuously improve the safety of our people and products, and we protect the planet by innovating solutions to reduce our environmental impact.

• Passion for Problem Solving: We listen to our customers and actively work to find solutions for unique situations. We think creatively to innovate and seize opportunities that will drive growth and make all our customers' and consumers' lives better.

• Empowerment: We encourage and lead our people to be accountable by equipping them to make decisions and own the outcome

• Expertise: We create innovative solutions and partnerships that are relevant to service our communities and customers.

• Doing the Right Thing: We expect our people to understand ethical boundaries and be inclusive of other backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Demonstrating honesty, respect and integrity in all actions is always expected.

Zep Inc. is an organization that is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages all interested candidates, including women, minorities, & former military personnel to apply. It is the policy of Zep Inc. that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, Zep Inc. provides full employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, or veteran status or any other distinction outlined in all applicable federal, state, and local laws.