Ecolab Named to Selling Power's 60 Best Companies to Sell For 2026 List 

July 08, 2026
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ST. PAUL, Minn., - July 13, 2026 - Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services, today announced it has been named one of Selling Power’s 60 Best Companies to Sell For, marking the 20th time its sales-and-service team has earned this distinction and underscoring the company’s commitment to supporting and empowering sales professionals.

“At Ecolab, our growth begins with the success of our customers, and that success is driven by the talent and commitment of our sales and service teams,” said Greg Cook, co-chief operating officer of Ecolab. “This recognition celebrates the value they create every day and reinforces our commitment to investing in their development, enabling them to help customers achieve meaningful business and sustainability outcomes.”
 
Selling Power's research team uses a comprehensive proprietary application process, gathering data across five key areas: Company Overview, Compensation and Benefits, Hiring, Sales Training & Sales Enablement, Commitment to fostering Diversity and Inclusion, and AI incorporation into improving sales processes and supporting sales teams. More than 260 companies were analyzed in each of these categories to determine the final list. The methodology is the product of years of research that Selling Power continues to revise and refine each year. The companies included are a mix of sizes ranging from small to enterprise.

"At Ecolab, our growth begins with the success of our customers, and that success is driven by the talent and commitment of our sales and service teams. This recognition celebrates the value they create every day."

Greg Cook

Co-Chief Operating Officer of Ecolab
 
"In a sales landscape defined by rapid AI adoption, economic uncertainty, and increasingly informed buyers, the 60 Best Companies to Sell For in 2026 have distinguished themselves by building sales organizations that are both technologically advanced and deeply human,” said Gerhard Gschwandtner, publisher and founder of Selling Power. “These companies are investing in smarter tools, data-driven processes, continuous training, and strong coaching cultures that help sales professionals create value at every stage of the buyer journey. By combining innovation with trust, collaboration, and a commitment to employee success, they are setting the standard for what high-performing sales teams need to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace." 

About Ecolab

A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. For more than a century, Ecolab has advanced innovation by integrating science‑based solutions, data‑driven insights, AI technology and world‑class service. This unique combination enables Ecolab to partner with customers to define what best‑in‑class looks like and scale it across their operations, helping them achieve peak performance. Today, Ecolab has $16 billion in annual sales, 48,000 associates and customers in more than 170 countries and 40 industries. The company helps protect one‑third of the world’s food production and a quarter of the power generated while delivering innovative solutions across food, healthcare, data centres, microelectronics, life sciences and hospitality. Ecolab’s comprehensive approach protects what’s vital, aiming by 2030 to help protect 2 billion people from infections and enough drinking water for 1 billion people while enhancing business performance.

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