They overpromise and under deliver. - Route Sales Manager Ecolab Employee Review

2.0
5 Mar 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is good. Benefits are okay. Company car and phone is pretty cool. Flexibility in hours to an extent.

Cons

Being on call all the time. Dealing with restaurant managers that are unwilling to cooperate. Too many corporate rollouts. No support from management. Unwillingness to move or promote people. customers expect the world because the call outs are free so instead of responding to emergencies, you respond to silly calls all the time for no extra pay. Management will always side with the customer even if they are plain wrong. Ecolab claims to be all about safety, however it's totally fine for you to work 12+ hours and then still drive out for an hour to respond to a call. If you do well one year, your budget will be set extra high the next, so you can't possibly stay successful.

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5.0
21 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great management, interesting projects, and a very positive work environment. The team culture is strong, people are professional and respectful, and overall it feels like a great place to work. I really enjoy the type of work, the projects, and the way people collaborate with each other.

Cons

The main downside is that it can be difficult for contractors to transition into full-time roles. There seems to be a strong reliance on contract and offshore resources, so long-term internal opportunities may be limited depending on the business needs and hiring strategy.

2.0
24 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The actual coworkers and team members are great. Everyone is super supportive and just trying to help each other out.

Cons

Management: There’s a huge disconnect between upper leadership and the people doing the day-to-day work. Goals and priorities change constantly with very little communication, and it often feels like micromanagement takes the place of actual guidance. Work-Life Balance: The workload is completely unsustainable. You’re expected to handle an overwhelming amount of work, but you aren't given the resources or staffing to actually get it done without burning out. Expecting people to constantly work over their hours has become the norm. Lack of Growth: Career progression is pretty much non-existent. Promises of promotions or career development are thrown around, but they rarely actually happen. There’s no clear pathway to move up, so it’s easy to feel stuck and stagnant.

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