Industrial Water Treatment Account Manager

Veolia; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Private medical insurance

Access to Private GP

Job summary

Veolia UK is seeking a senior account management lead to drive strategic plans and build long-term relationships with major customers in the water and process treatment sectors. You will lead cross-market teams, develop market expansion initiatives, and oversee project delivery to ensure exceptional service.

As a technically qualified professional, you will leverage knowledge of water chemicals and monitoring technologies, mentoring teams to exceed sales targets while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Technically qualified in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical or similar Engineering environment – or time-served in the industry.
• Proven track record in Account Management or sales within a water/process treatment company or industrial plant.
• Strong value delivery and selling strategies with a demonstrated history of winning new accounts and developing markets.
• Knowledge of specialty water and process chemicals and associated monitoring technologies.
• Proven experience leading and developing Account Management teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor Account Management teams to exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans for key clients in the water and process treatment sectors.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with major customers across multiple markets.
• Drive new business development and market expansion initiatives.
• Oversee project delivery and ensure exceptional customer service standards.
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to deliver innovative water technology solutions.
• Report on performance metrics and provide strategic insights to senior management.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Water treatment knowledge

Leadership

Education

Engineering background (Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical)

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all fivecontinents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and
industries in their ecological transformation.Veolia brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tacklingVeolia the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity,
and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Salary up to £45k dependent on experience

Benefits Package:

• 26days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to a Private GP and much more!

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Ready to make a real difference – not just in your career, but for the planet?

As water technologies experts, we don't just offer jobs – we build careers with purpose. We're on a mission of Ecological Transformation, and we're looking for a process engineer to help us lead the charge.

Join Veolia Group, a global leader in environmental services operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills working across multiple markets, lead high-performing teams, and make a meaningful contribution to smarter, more sustainable solutions.

What will I be doing?

• Lead and mentor Account Management teams to exceed sales targets and KPIs
• Develop and execute strategic account plans for key clients in the water and process treatment sectors
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with major customers across multiple markets
• Drive new business development and market expansion initiatives
• Oversee project delivery and ensure exceptional customer service standards
• Collaborate with technical and operational teams to deliver innovative water technology solutions
• Report on performance metrics and provide strategic insights to senior management

What you will bring to the role:

• Technically qualified in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical or similar Engineering environment – or time-served in the industry
• Proven track record in Account Management or sales within a water/process treatment company or industrial plant
• Strong value delivery and selling strategies with a demonstrated history of winning new accounts and developing markets
• Knowledge of specialty water and process chemicals and associated monitoring technologies
• Proven experience leading and developing Account Management teams

Qualifications

• Outstanding ability to build and develop relationships with customers whilst supporting multiple managers and teams
• Exceptional communication skills across all platforms with natural customer service excellence
• Motivated, goal-orientated and well-organised with excellent time management and prioritisation abilities
• Demonstrated project management experience with a track record of exceeding targets
• Enthusiastic, responsible team player with a positive attitude towards product and personal learning
• Valid UK driving licence

Additional Information

At Veolia UK, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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