Account Manager - Industrial Water Treatment
About the role
We're seeking an experienced Account Manager in CSM to work closely with customers across diverse industries, creating advanced chemical water and process treatment solutions. You'll be more than a sales professional – you'll be a trusted technical advisor developing deep customer relationships while delivering creative solutions that improve energy and water sustainability, optimize profitability, and enhance asset protection.
Responsibilities
- Technical Innovation: Analyze, build, and optimize chemical treatment programs for Cooling Water, Boiler Water, Wastewater, Memchem, and Process Applications
- Strategic Communication: Conduct sample testing and deliver Technical Service Reports that analyze customer data, interpret results, and recommend improvement initiatives to enhance customer operations
- Value Creation: Execute our Account Management Excellence Program including Service Plans, Value Generation Plans, and Business Reviews to demonstrate measurable customer value
- Sustainability Leadership: Plan and communicate Veolia's Value Generation Plans through projects that drive water & energy sustainability and improve asset protection
- Revenue Growth: Meet and achieve annual revenue targets while managing margin reviews, price escalations, and commercial negotiations
- Business Development: Maintain a healthy sales funnel and secure new, recurring, profitable business opportunities for consistent year-over-year growth
- Safety Excellence: Work safely at all times, following all EHS policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Engineering/Technologist (Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical), preferred. Or minimum 8+ years of direct experience in the field and water treatment industry will also qualify, high school education is required.
- Chemical water & process treatment experience
- 4+ years of technical sales experience with demonstrated success in account management, revenue growth, and customer relationship building
- Experience with consultative selling and technical solution development
- A full valid driver's license and willingness to travel (a learner’s permit or G1/G2 class will not qualify).
Key Characteristics
- Technical curiosity and superior problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in mathematical calculations and chemistry concepts
- Sample analysis and testing while demonstrating mechanical and electrical aptitude for small-scale equipment and instrumentation
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
- Customer-focused mindset with active listening skills
- Excellent time management in fast-paced environments
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Comfortable working in industrial environments
- Openness to continuous learning and professional development
- Physical capability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed (frequency varies by worksite)
Additional Information
At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we offer competitive benefits that include:
- Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated target earnings range: $100,000 - $130,000
- Miscellaneous Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1! Life Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Parental Leave 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching! Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement
Disclaimer: The benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.