Water Treatment Sales Area Lead

Veolia Environnement SA; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking a Sales Area Manager to lead a technical sales and service team across a designated territory centered near Wichita, KS. You will drive the area sales and margin plan, hire and coach a team, and deliver value-driven solutions to customers.

The successful candidate will relocate or travel to serve customers in the Kansas region, manage pricing and contracts, and ensure customer satisfaction with a focus on profitability and long-term relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering).
• Minimum 6+ years of technical sales experience in water processes and chemical treatment.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50–60% within the territory; must be comfortable with driving and related checks.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments and use of PPE; ability to operate in refinery/chemical plant settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage territory growth by acquiring new accounts and nurturing existing relationships.
• Collaborate with Growth/Corporate Accounts, Commercial Operations, Technical Marketing, and Product Management to drive campaigns and profitability.
• Conduct customer training, plant visits, product demonstrations, and needs analysis to present tailored solutions.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and lead EH&S culture; coordinate cross-functional relationships to support sales and service excellence.

Skills

Technical sales

Travel readiness

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related

Job description

Veolia Group is seeking a Sales Area Manager to lead a technical sales and service team across a designated territory centered near Wichita, KS. You will drive the area sales and margin plan, hire and coach a team, and deliver value-driven solutions to customers.

The successful candidate will relocate or travel to serve customers in the Kansas region, manage pricing and contracts, and ensure customer satisfaction with a focus on profitability and long-term relationships.