Account Representative - Water Treatment Chemicals

Account Representative

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! This is a field-based role supporting multiple customer sites across the greater Omaha and Lincoln, NE area, with regular local travel required.

What You'll Do

• Technical Support: Assist in analyzing and optimizing chemical treatment programs for Cooling Water, Boiler Water, Wastewater, and Memchem 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

• 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

• Proficiency in mathematical calculations and chemistry concepts

• 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 60 lbs as needed up flights of stairs (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

Why Veolia? 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! 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. 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