Ultra-pure water - Technical Sales Account Manager

About the role

In this role, you will promote and sell Veolia’s complete pure water and ultrapure treatment systems to light-industry clients in the Denver and Salt Lake City areas. You will support clients with expansions, additions, water-conservation projects, and account management, positioning yourself as part of the client’s team. The portfolio includes Service Deionization (SDI) through standard reverse-osmosis systems. You will develop and execute growth plans for the assigned region, collaborating closely with adjacent team members.

Responsibilities

• Sell directly to clients and prospects to develop SDI & Asset Care projects.
• Work alongside other SDI / Asset Care sales personnel to craft sales strategies and action items that drive successful sales events.
• Lead and coordinate inclusively with internal Veolia teams to develop proposals for identified projects.
• Demonstrate strong sales acumen in all client and prospect interactions (verbal, written, and body language).
• Drive profitable sales projects, focusing on SDI accounts with annual revenue potential above $5,000 or significant additional opportunities within the account or corporate structure.
• Target large service projects above $10,000 within existing and prospect accounts where Veolia’s service team can differentiate itself and secure additional growth.
• Maintain business relationships through personal visits, emails, conference calls, and phone calls to grow sales revenue and profit at existing accounts via added services and pricing adjustments.
• Collaborate with the National Business Director and National Business Development Leader to develop and execute a tailored pricing strategy.
• Develop contracts and agreements with clients.
• Communicate customer needs, qualify new leads, and work with Veolia’s Engineering and Commercial Operations teams to deliver competitive solutions.
• Proactively drive the SDI product line and outsourcing solutions.
• Partner with Veolia sales personnel in other business units to maximize team selling and lead sharing within your territory.
• Build a pipeline of well-qualified projects for short-, medium-, and long-term success.
• Provide prompt, responsive service to sales clients in your area.
• Support new product launch campaigns and gather market intelligence for new developments.
• Interface with Product Marketing and other disciplines to create compelling value propositions for customers and prospects.
• Travel frequently within the assigned territory.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree in science, engineering, or environmental studies.
• 5+ years of experience in the engineering, design, service, or selling of water systems used in industrial, commercial, and healthcare facilities.
• WQA – Master Water Specialist certification preferred.
• Domain knowledge of SDI and Asset Care services, including service DI, RO systems, RO pre-treatment systems (multimedia filters, softeners, carbon filters, UF systems), and water disinfection systems.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals and objectives.
• Experience and familiarity with industrial plants across diverse sectors, with preference for candidates experienced in CPI, petrochemical, steel, aluminum, food & beverage, metal coatings, and semiconductor markets.
• Experience working with universities and hospitals, including knowledge of high-purity water systems required in these settings.
• Strong commitment to Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), prioritizing personal safety in various work environments.

Skills

• Strong presentation skills with a high degree of client empathy.
• Effective listener who asks clarifying questions to distinguish client needs from wants.
• Ability to build and lead strong support teams, including experience with team selling and pre-planning client meetings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products, Google Suite, and Salesforce.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% default contribution plus company matching.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000 – $125,000 USD. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and internal peer equity.