Lead Account Manager - Water and Process Chemicals

Veolia Environnement SA; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Group in Wichita, KS is seeking a seasoned Lead Account Manager in Water and Process Chemicals. You will own key accounts, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior team members while delivering creative solutions that improve water sustainability and asset protection.

The role combines account leadership with customer-focused program delivery on-site at a Wichita-area client. As a trusted advisor, you will analyze data, develop treatment programs, and present value-generating

Responsibilities

• Analyze, build, and optimize chemical treatment programs for Cooling Water, Boiler Water, Wastewater, Memchem, and Process Applications while guiding junior team members in technical excellence
• Conduct sample testing and deliver Technical Service Reports that analyze customer data, interpret results, and recommend improvement initiatives to enhance customer operations
• Execute our Account Management Excellence Program including Service Plans, Value Generation Plans, and Business Reviews to demonstrate measurable customer value
• Lead by example and provide active mentorship to Account Representatives and Account Managers, sharing expertise and best practices

Job description

Lead Account Manager - Water and Process Chemicals

• Full-time
• Contract type: Standard

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.

About This Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned Lead Account Manager in CSM to work closely with customers across diverse industries while providing leadership and mentorship to junior team members. You will be more than a sales professional - you'll be a trusted technical advisor, strategic leader, and mentor who develops deep customer relationships while delivering creative solutions that improve energy and water sustainability, optimize profitability, and enhance asset protection. This role combines direct account responsibility with team leadership through mentorship and guidance.
This role will be based on-site with a customer in the Wichita area.

What You Will Do:

Technical Innovation

• Analyze, build, and optimize chemical treatment programs for Cooling Water, Boiler Water, Wastewater, Memchem, and Process Applications while guiding junior team members in technical excellence

Strategic Communication

• Conduct sample testing and deliver Technical Service Reports that analyze customer data, interpret results, and recommend improvement initiatives to enhance customer operations

Value Creation

• Execute our Account Management Excellence Program including Service Plans, Value Generation Plans, and Business Reviews to demonstrate measurable customer value

Leadership and Mentorship

• Lead by example and provide active mentorship to Account Representatives and Account Managers, sharing expertise and best practices

Team Development