Account Representative - Industrial Water Treatment

Veolia Environnement SA; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

FSA & HSA

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Account Representative in our Chemical Solutions and Monitoring division to launch a career in technical sales while contributing to sustainability goals. You will analyze and optimize treatment programs, prepare reports, and engage with customers under mentorship.

You'll gain hands-on field experience in industrial settings, learn revenue and margin concepts, and participate in business reviews and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field is required.
• 2–4 years of experience in industrial environment.
• Willingness to travel with valid driver’s license.
• Affinity for customer-facing or sales roles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize chemical treatment programs for cooling water, boiler water, wastewater, Memchem, and process applications under guidance.
• Conduct testing, analysis, and write technical reports for review and approval.
• Engage with customers in business reviews and proposal development; learn consultative selling techniques.
• Support Account Management Excellence Program activities including Service Plans and Value Generation Plans.
• Gain hands-on field experience in industrial environments while developing customer relationship skills.
• Learn revenue management, margin analysis, and commercial negotiation fundamentals.
• Follow all EHS policies and ensure safety at all times.

Skills

Technical curiosity

Problem solving

Chemistry basics

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Sales mindset

Analytical reporting

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Engineering/Technologist

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 Tech 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 Representative in our Chemical Solutions and Monitoring (CSM) division and launch your career in technical sales while contributing to innovation and sustainability!

What You'll Do

• Technical Support: Assist in analyzing and optimizing chemical treatment programs for Cooling Water, Boiler Water, Wastewater, Memchem, and Process Applications 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

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Engineering/Technologist (Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical), preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in 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).

Key Characteristics

• Technical curiosity and strong problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in mathematical calculations and chemistry concepts
• 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 50lbs as needed (frequency varies by worksite)

What Success Looks Like

• Demonstrate commercial excellence through active participation in customer interactions
• Produce high‑quality technical analysis and reports with minimal revision
• Show measurable progress in sales process understanding and application
• Build foundational customer relationship skills
• Contribute effectively to business reviews and proposals
• Qualify for promotion to Account Manager through demonstrated commercial competency

Additional Information

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.

Career Development Path:
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.

Ready to advance your career while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability?

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.

Benefits:

• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and 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.

****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.