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.

Do you possess a degree in chemical engineering or a related field? Are you interested in a career in water treatment? If you answered yes to both these questions, then you may be just the person for the job. Here is what this opportunity will offer you:

• The opportunity to use your expertise and education to make a positive impact on the planet’s resources
• Access to superior technical and commercial training
• Competitive pay, sales incentives and benefits, including health and dental benefits as well as a retirement savings program
• A culture where safety is paramount
• The autonomy to work from home and manage your workload and schedule
• The ability to travel across the country and North America to learn from a talented team of water treatment experts
• Personal use of company vehicle.

The Account Associate will work closely with our Chemical Solutions and Monitoring Account Management Team to find solutions for our customers' water treatment needs. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be able to enhance and apply your learnings from a technical perspective while exploring the sales aspect that organizations navigate day after day. You will be responsible for defined work or projects with moderate complexity.

This is an entry-level role within the commercial sales function. In this role, you will follow an individual work plan and meet day-to-day short-term objectives. You will have the ability to resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the customer in all aspects of account growth including contributing to strategy development, integrated account planning, opportunity identification, and value communication.
• Work with a team for effective and profitable sales in an assigned territory.
• Work with a team to ensure the growth of new accounts as well as focus on maintaining existing accounts.
• Work with current customers and prospects to meet desired sales and service
• needs.
• Interface with the marketing organization to drive high-value solutions leveraging the company portfolio.
• Serve as an intermediary for solutions with a detailed understanding of our customers' business model and how our products and services deliver added value to the customer.
• Build customer relationships and communication at all levels.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to achieve growth objectives.
• Actively participate in community events internally and with customers.
• Drive improvements in key processes for the customer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or related field (or HS diploma with 8+ years relevant experience)
• Water treatment industry experience preferred
• Willingness to travel and relocate
• Ability to work in industrial environments
• Comply with safety practices, drug testing, and background checks
• Basic computer skills
• Legal authorization to work in the position's location and a valid driving license. 

Desired:

• Technical experience in water treatment
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger 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. 

Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: 
● 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; the 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.