Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions is an industry leader in solving the world's most pressing water reuse, industrial, irrigation, municipal, and drinking water needs. Through desalination, advanced membrane, separation solutions, and water reuse and wastewater management and process technologies, we deliver added value to every customer.

Veolia WTS provides value by improving performance and product quality, reducing operating costs, and extending equipment life through a broad range of products and services that are designed to optimise total performance. We safeguard the environment through water conservation and energy reduction. We are a great work environment, providing consistent professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

Present in 130 countries and employing more than 10,000 people worldwide, Veolia's Water Technologies & Solutions activities rely on a culture of innovation, combined with strong expertise and a global organization to provide solutions to the most complex water, wastewater and process problems.

We have a range of products and services, complemented by chemicals, equipment and digital offerings, to help our customers optimize their production, while preserving water resources and overcoming process challenges.

We work with all industrial sectors, including the food, metal & mining, electrical, chemical & pharmaceutical, oil & gas downstream & upstream, petrochemical, pulp & paper and municipal industries.

As an Account Manager with the Chemical Solutions & Monitoring Division of Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, you will be responsible for the overall technical and commercial performance of existing contractual agreements with our clients throughout Connacht, Athlone and the Limerick area.

You will develop long-term partnerships and work closely with these clients to ensure the highest level of service and technical performance of our products & services. A critical aspect of the Account Manager role is to help our clients achieve their sustainability objectives using the expertise and extensive portfolio of technologies that Veolia can offer.

You will work to commercial targets, to grow our business through our existing client base, and
through development of new business opportunities, promoting our range of specialty water and
process chemicals and monitoring technologies.

What will your week look like?
Working with clients and prospects to meet desired service needs and provide technical support.
Developing and executing customer account plans, coordinating all proposal activity, from
generating quotes to processing POs.
Managing customer relationships and escalating customer concerns for resolution.
Coordinating support resources to maintain and grow existing and win / close new accounts.
Participating in plant visits, audit/survey and any trial working.  Where required, conducting
appropriate water analysis/testing and reporting.
Maintaining the integrity of strategies and implementing sales / marketing programs to achieve sales
goals within your assigned territory/market.
Meeting or exceeding assigned quotas and targets (activities and results).
Driving the right behaviours around Safety, Team Work, Company strategies and initiatives.

Essential Requirements:

• Technically qualified in Chemical, Biological, Environmental, Engineering or similar environment - or time-served in the industry
• Essential to this role is the ability to build and develop relationships with customers whilst supporting multiple managers and teams.
• Outstanding communication ability across all platforms and customer service skills that are a natural extension of your personality.
• Our most successful Account Managers are motivated, goal orientated and well organised,  with excellent time management and prioritisation abilities.
• A full driving licence valid for use in Ireland is a must.

Preferred Skills:

• Keen interest and positive attitude towards technical and personal learning and development.
• Knowledge of water treatment, specialty chemicals & services is an advantage.

What are the benefits?

At Veolia, we know that at certain crucial moments in life, we all need a little help, protection and support. That's why we are proud to offer our innovative Veolia Cares program, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees. From the very first day of full employment, this commitment is reflected in an array of benefits that
is generous, and relevant. These include:

Holiday allowance 25 days + Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off    
Private Healthcare 
Employee Assistance Program    
Enhanced Maternity / Primary Care pay, Enhanced Paternity / Secondary Care pay, Enhanced Adoption Leave 
Gym Subsidy    
Cycle to Work Scheme    
One day of paid volunteering leave in each 12 month rolling 
'Above and Beyond' program which allows Peers and Managers to recognise and reward our employees for their contributions.    
Study Assistance offering financial support towards, training or study    
Membership of Professional Institutes funded by Veolia

Monetary Benefits:   

Competitive salary
Generous Sales Incentive Bonus Scheme
Pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month
Option to buy shares at preferential rates
Salary Sacrifice Schemes    
Talent Referral Program, rewarding you for referring successful applicants to us

Company vehicle with fuel card. Option for EV/PHEV to minimise BIK.
The Bigger Picture - Benefits to protect you and your loved ones in the longer term:   
Life Insurance of 4 times your basic salary from Day 1   

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