Account Representative - Water Treatment Chemicals

About the role

Join Veolia as an Account Representative in our Chemical Solutions and Monitoring (CSM) division and launch your career in technical sales while contributing to innovation and sustainability! We're seeking a motivated Account Representative in CSM to support our Account Managers while developing expertise in chemical water treatment solutions. This is a good opportunity for someone looking to transition from a purely technical role to a customer-facing environment, learning advanced sales processes while maintaining your technical problem-solving focus. This role offers extensive field training and mentorship as you build the commercial skills needed for career advancement. Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll receive comprehensive technical and commercial training, direct mentorship from experienced Account Managers, and a clear pathway to Account Manager promotion with direct account responsibilities. This position is designed as a stepping stone to Account Manager, where you'll assume direct customer responsibility and independent account management upon demonstrating commercial excellence.

Responsibilities

• Technical Support: Assist in analyzing and optimizing chemical treatment programs for Cooling Water, Boiler Water, Wastewater, and Memchem under Account Manager guidance
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Conduct testing, run analysis, and write technical reports for Account Manager review and final approval
• Customer Engagement: Participate actively in business reviews and proposal development while learning consultative selling techniques
• Commercial Development: Support Account Management Excellence Program activities including Service Plans and Value Generation Plans
• Field Learning: Gain hands-on experience in industrial environments while developing customer relationship skills
• Sales Process Training: Learn revenue management, margin analysis, and commercial negotiation fundamentals
• Safety Compliance: Work safely at all times, following all EHS policies and procedures

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Engineering/Technologist (Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical), preferred. 2-4 years of experience in an industrial environment
• Affinity for customer-facing or sales environments
• A full valid driver's license and willingness to travel (a learner’s permit or G1/G2 class will not qualify)

Skills

• Technical curiosity and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Customer-focused mindset with eagerness to learn sales processes
• Strong analytical and report writing capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively under mentorship
• Comfortable in industrial environments
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Physical capability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs as needed (frequency varies by worksite)

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

Pay

The compensation range is $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 USD.