Lead Account Manager - Water Treatment Chemical Sales

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.

Join Veolia as a Lead Account Manager in our Chemical Solutions and Monitoring (CSM) division and drive innovation, sustainability, and team excellence!

About This Opportunity

We're seeking a seasoned Lead Account Manager in CSM to work closely with customers across diverse industries while providing leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

You'll be more than a sales professional - you'll be a trusted technical advisor, strategic leader, and mentor who develops deep customer relationships while delivering creative solutions that improve energy and water sustainability, optimize profitability, and enhance asset protection. This role combines direct account responsibility with team leadership through mentorship and guidance.

The location for this role is for the Louisville, KY area/market.

What You'll Do

• Technical Innovation: Analyze, build, and optimize chemical treatment programs for Cooling Water, Boiler Water, Wastewater, Memchem, and Process Applications while guiding junior team members in technical excellence
• Strategic Communication: Conduct sample testing and deliver Technical Service Reports that analyze customer data, interpret results, and recommend improvement initiatives to enhance customer operations
• Value Creation: Execute our Account Management Excellence Program including Service Plans, Value Generation Plans, and Business Reviews to demonstrate measurable customer value
• Leadership & Mentorship: Lead by example and provide active mentorship to Account Representatives and Account Managers, sharing expertise and best practices
• Team Development: Guide junior team members through dotted-line reporting relationships, fostering their professional growth and commercial skills
• Revenue Excellence: Consistently achieve and exceed annual revenue targets while managing margin reviews, price escalations, and complex commercial negotiations
• Strategic Selling: Follow and teach strategic selling processes, advanced prospecting techniques, and sophisticated negotiation strategies
• Business Development: Maintain a robust sales funnel and secure new, recurring, profitable business opportunities for consistent year-over-year growth
• Sustainability Leadership: Plan and communicate Veolia's Value Generation Plans through projects that drive water & energy sustainability and improve asset protection
• Safety Excellence: Work safely at all times, following all EHS policies and procedures while promoting safety culture within the team

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent, in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Engineering/Technologist (Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical), preferred. Or minimum 15+ years of direct experience in the field and water treatment industry will also qualify, high school education is required.
• 10+ years of experience within water and process treatment industry
• Proven track record of consistently achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Demonstrated experience in strategic selling, prospecting, and negotiation
• Experience with consultative selling and technical solution development
• Leadership or mentorship experience preferred
• 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 superior problem-solving skills
• Sample analysis and testing while demonstrating mechanical and electrical aptitude for small-scale equipment and instrumentation
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities
• Customer-focused mindset with active listening skills
• Excellent time management in fast-paced environments
• Ability to lead by example and inspire junior team members
• Comfortable working in industrial environments
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Strategic thinking and business acumen

What Success Looks Like

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships that drive significant account growth
• Develop innovative solutions that deliver measurable value to customers
• Consistently exceed individual revenue goals while contributing to overall team success
• Successfully mentor and develop junior team members' commercial skills
• Present technical solutions and business cases to senior stakeholders
• Identify and pursue complex new business opportunities within your territory
• Demonstrate leadership excellence that elevates team performance

Why Veolia?

Join a company that values Responsibility, Solidarity, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Respect. You'll have opportunities for advanced leadership development, career advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and environmental protection while shaping the next generation of water treatment professionals.

Career Development Path:

This position is designed as a stepping stone to Area Manager, featuring regional leadership responsibilities, team management, and direct revenue accountability for territory growth.

This position includes enhanced incentive compensation eligibility, premium account assignment opportunities, and access to leadership development programs designed to accelerate your career progression.

Ready to lead while making a difference in water treatment and sustainability? Apply today!

At WTS, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We are an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We offer challenging and meaningful careers, with competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.