Veolia

Account Representative - Water Treatment Chemicals

Veolia • $80K — $90K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Engineering/Technologist preferred
  • 2-4 years experience in an industrial environment
  • Affinity for customer-facing or sales roles
  • Valid driver's license with willingness to travel
  • Strong analytical and report writing skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in analyzing and optimizing chemical treatment programs under guidance
  • Conduct testing, run analyses, and compile reports for review
  • Engage with clients in business reviews and proposal development
  • Support the Account Management Excellence Program activities
  • Gain hands-on experience in industrial settings while building relationships
  • Learn fundamentals of revenue management and commercial negotiation
  • Adhere to safety protocols and EHS policies

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance from Day 1
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Plan with match
  • Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
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!

About This Opportunity

We're seeking a motivated Account Representative in CSM to support our Account Managers while developing expertise in chemical water treatment solutions. This is a good opportunity for someone looking to transition from a purely technical role to a customer-facing environment, learning advanced sales processes while maintaining your technical problem-solving focus. This role offers extensive field training and mentorship as you build the commercial skills needed for career advancement.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Technical Support: Assist in analyzing and optimizing chemical treatment programs for Cooling Water, Boiler Water, Wastewater, and Memchem 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 an 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
  • 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 50 lbs 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 receive comprehensive technical and commercial training, direct mentorship from experienced Account Managers, and a clear pathway to Account Manager promotion with direct account responsibilities.

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 transition your technical expertise into a rewarding customer-facing career while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!

Compensation:
The compensation range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 USD.
• 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

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.

About Veolia

Veolia is a French multinational company that provides water, waste, and energy management services to clients. The company operates in more than 40 countries and serves over 100 million people. Veolia was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Paris, France. The company is listed on the Euronext stock exchange and has a market capitalization of over $10 billion.
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179,718 employees
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Founded
1984
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