Account Manager - Industrial Water Treatment

Veolia Environnement SA; Columbus (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan with match

Flexible Spending Accounts

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia Environnement SA is seeking an Account Manager in its Chemical Solutions and Monitoring division. The role focuses on developing advanced chemical water treatment solutions, acting as a technical advisor, and driving energy and water sustainability while improving profitability and asset protection.

The position requires deep customer engagement, strategic account management, and the ability to deliver innovative solutions that create measurable value for clients across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Chemical water treatment experience required.
• 3+ years of technical sales with revenue growth in account management.
• Experience with consultative selling and development of technical solutions.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Technical Innovation: analyze and optimize chemical treatment programs for cooling, boiler, wastewater, and Memchem applications.
• Strategic Communication: write and deliver technical service reports and drive improvements.
• Value Creation: execute service plans, value generation plans, and business reviews to demonstrate customer value.

Skills

Chemical water treatment

Technical sales

Consultative selling

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or 8+ years experience

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Job description

• Full-time
• Contract type: Standard

Company Description

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

Within this framework, Veolia’s Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling 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

Join Veolia as an Account Manager in our Chemical Solutions and Monitoring (CSM) division and be at the forefront of innovation and sustainability!

About This Opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Account Manager in CSM to work closely with customers across diverse industries, creating advanced chemical water 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.

What You’ll Do

Technical Innovation: Analyze, build, and optimize chemical treatment programs for Cooling Water, Boiler Water, Wastewater, and Memchem Applications

Strategic Communication: Write and deliver Technical Service Reports that analyze customer data, interpret results, and drive continuous improvement initiatives

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

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Engineering (Chemical 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 treatment experience

3+ 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in direct sales, customer service, account management, or industry operations is a plus!
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides
• Inclusive communication and technical (computer) skills will come in handy.

Key Characteristics:

Technical curiosity and superior problem-solving skills

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

What Success Looks Like:

Build and maintain strong customer relationships that drive account growth

Develop innovative solutions that deliver measurable value to customers

Contribute to team revenue goals through strategic account management

Present technical solutions and business cases to key stakeholders

Identify and pursue new business opportunities within your territory

Additional Information

Why Veolia?

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for comprehensive technical and commercial training, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection.

This position includes incentive compensation eligibility and account assignment opportunities.

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.

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

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of the company and no fee will be due.

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