What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Representative - Water Treatment Chemicals position at Water Technologies?
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.
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 and process 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.
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
What We're Looking For
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
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
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
Why Veolia?
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? Apply
today!
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. Because our people are our greatest assets, we
also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:
- 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 Veolia, and no fee will be due.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.