Industrial Water Treatment Account Manager

Company: Veolia Environnement SA

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Work arrangement: On-site

Employment type: Full-time

Experience: 5-10 years

Posted: 2026-10-19

Responsibilities

Lead and develop account management teams, deliver sales targets, and build strategic plans and long-term relationships with major customers. Drive new business and market expansion, oversee project delivery and customer service, and collaborate with technical and operational teams on water technology solutions.

Requirements

Candidates need an engineering background or relevant industry experience, a proven record in account management or sales in water or process treatment, and knowledge of specialty chemicals and monitoring technologies. They should have experience leading teams, winning and developing accounts, managing projects, exceeding targets, and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Skills

  • Account Management
  • Sales
  • Strategic Account Planning
  • New Business Development
  • Market Expansion
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Team Mentoring
  • Project Management
  • Customer Service
  • Water Treatment
  • Process Treatment
  • Specialty Water Chemicals
  • Process Chemicals
  • Monitoring Technologies
  • Performance Reporting

Benefits

  • Annual Leave
  • Company Car Or Car Allowance
  • Pension Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Private GP Access

About this role

Company Description
Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and
industries in their ecological transformation. Veolia brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling Veolia 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
Industrial Water Treatment Account Manager
📍 West Midlands
🕒 Full-Time, Monday to Friday (37 hours)
💰 Competitive Salary
🎁 Benefits Package:
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company Car / Car Allowance
Comprehensive Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance
Access to a Private GP and much more!
Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Ready to make a real difference – not just in your career, but for the planet?
As water technologies experts, we don't just offer jobs – we build careers with purpose. We're on a mission of Ecological Transformation, and we're looking for a process engineer to help us lead the charge.
Join Veolia Group, a global leader in environmental services operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills working across multiple markets, lead high-performing teams, and make a meaningful contribution to smarter, more sustainable solutions.
What will I be doing?
Lead and mentor Account Management teams to exceed sales targets and KPIs
Develop and execute strategic account plans for key clients in the water and process treatment sectors
Build and nurture long-term relationships with major customers across multiple markets
Drive new business development and market expansion initiatives
Oversee project delivery and ensure exceptional customer service standards
Collaborate with technical and operational teams to deliver innovative water technology solutions
Report on performance metrics and provide strategic insights to senior management
What you will bring to the role:
Technically qualified in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical or similar Engineering environment – or time-served in the industry
Proven track record in Account Management or sales within a water/process treatment company or industrial plant
Strong value delivery and selling strategies with a demonstrated history of winning new accounts and developing markets
Knowledge of specialty water and process chemicals and associated monitoring technologies
Proven experience leading and developing Account Management teams
Qualifications
Outstanding ability to build and develop relationships with customers whilst supporting multiple managers and teams
Exceptional communication skills across all platforms with natural customer service excellence
Motivated, goal-orientated and well-organised with excellent time management and prioritisation abilities
Demonstrated project management experience with a track record of exceeding targets
Enthusiastic, responsible team player with a positive attitude towards product and personal learning
Valid UK driving licence
Additional Information
At Veolia UK, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Type de contrat: Standard

About Veolia Environnement SA

Environmental Services · 10,001+ employees · headquartered in Aubervilliers, Ile de France

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