Account Manager - 7940

We are looking for an Account Manager to join our team in Chemical Monitoring and Solutions business in the Western, MI area. (Grand Haven, South Haven, Saugatuck, and Muskegon, Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids) Our Account Managers are part of a team of specialists who use their technical expertise and experience to help our customers find solutions to our customers water treatment problems and have oversight for projects with moderate complexity.Do you have experience in water treatment? Do you possess a degree in chemical engineering or a related field? 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 resourcesAccess to superior technical and commercial trainingCompetitive pay, sales incentives and benefits, including health and dental benefitsA culture where safety is paramountThe autonomy to work from home and manage your workload and scheduleThe opportunity to travel across the country and North America to learn from a talented team of water treatment expertsPersonal use of company vehicle Your key responsibilities in this role will be:To work directly and on site with customers providing industrial water testing and analysisTo help achieve effective and profitable sales in an assigned territoryGrowth of new accounts as well as focus on maintaining existing accountsTo work with current customers and prospects to find solutions to meet sales and service needsTo build lasting customer relationships by developing an understanding of customer's business model and of how VEOLIA's products and services can deliver added value to the customerOur Ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:Experience in direct sales, customer service, account, or team leadership or industry operations is an assetB.Sc. Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical), Biology, or Chemistry, OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline plus 2 years’ experience in the water treatment field.Ability and willingness to work in a range of environments including but not limited to industrial facilities, manufacturing facilities, and power industry facilities.Demonstrated sales/people skills and/or aptitude.The candidate must possess solid communication skills (both written and verbal).Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.The candidate must be willing to work independently (after proper training) and be a self-starter.Customer-centric mindset, able to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutionsSome travel involvedValid driver’s license