Remote Technical Sales Engineer-Purification & Disinfection

Veolia North America; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Remote Technical Sales Engineer to drive growth in the purification and disinfection sector. This role involves developing sales strategies, providing technical expertise, and supporting customers in various industrial markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in water chemistry and a proven track record in sales. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers opportunities for growth and recognition. If you are passionate about making a difference in environmental solutions, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sales Incentive Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Permissive Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of customer-facing sales experience required.
• Advanced understanding of UV and Ozone disinfection technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales plan for oxidation and disinfection products.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers.

Skills

Sales Strategy Development

Customer Relationship Management

Technical Sales Support

Water Chemistry Knowledge

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

Office 365

Google Platform

Job description

Remote Technical Sales Engineer-Purification & Disinfection

• 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 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.

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions Engineered Systems commercial organisation has an opportunity for an Industrial Sales Account Manager who will be responsible for selling across our VWTS Engineered Systems Ozone and UV products lines across NAM. Sales to be sold through channel sales partners, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), direct to end users & internal channels to the market.

In this role, our Industrial Sales Account Manager will provide commercial and technical domain expertise and support to review and select the best Veolia solution for our customers. Veolia’s product portfolio includes: Ozone and UV Disinfection Systems. Ideal candidates will be self-driven with an established and proven track record of winning business in the industrial sectors.

You will use curiosity, creativity & inclusiveness to grow a pipeline of business, support existing customers, onboard new customers with our best in class product portfolio. As the position is based in Leonia (New Jersey) and the majority of the responsibilities and travel will be in the United States, preference will be given to candidates residing in New Jersey and other East Coast states.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute a sales plan to drive growth of the oxidation and disinfection product lines in the industrial sector.
2. Work with current customers to provide value & technical solutions to grow our WTS product portfolio business in the industrial sector.
3. Develop new/existing customers within NAM industrial markets including ultrapure, semiconductor, food and beverage, chemical, etc.
4. Provide expert technical domain sales support to internal industrial commercial teams and strategic account managers.
5. Work with internal applications and proposal teams to develop technical oxidation and disinfection offerings and proposals that meet our customers' water/wastewater treatment requirements.
6. Effectively coordinate relationships and interfaces with commercial operations, technical support, customer service, product management, and other internal functions.
7. Using technology systems and tools to provide reports and updates on sales plan, revenue forecasts, customers and channel partners, and results.

Key Characteristics

• Lead with a new business growth and support mentality.
• Inclusive, positive, and passionate approach to sales.
• Strategic mindset.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Advanced understanding of water chemistry and water treatment including UV and Ozone disinfection technology knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated experience and comfortable with use of technology, including Office 365, Salesforce, and Google platform.

Core Qualifications Required:

• Minimum of 5 years experience with demonstrated customer-facing sales and/or technical support work experience.
• Demonstrated experience with mid-to long-term strategic planning and market analysis.

Preferred but not required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (chemical, industrial, or mechanical).
• Experience in water treatment.
• Est. travel required 25-30%.

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

• In diversity lies strength - We strive to be a workplace that is inclusive and empowers people to contribute their best.
• Recognition and rewards for your hard work and achievements.
• Opportunity for new challenges - We are growing and love to promote from within.
• An excellent leadership team and a collaborative culture that values innovation.
• At all levels of the organisation, we recognize talent and want to help you build your sustainable career!

At Veolia, we realise diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organisation that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Sales Incentive Plan Target/Annual Incentive Plan.
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance.
• Permissive Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Plan.
• 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****

VWTS 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 VWTS, and no fee will be due.

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