Veolia | Australia and New Zealand

Key Account Manager - Liquid & Hazardous

Veolia | Australia and New Zealand  •  Hybrid  •  14 hours ago
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Job Description

About Veolia


Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global environmental leader with 170+ years of experience operating in 40+ countries. As part of our Australian and New Zealand team of 6,500 staff, you'll contribute to innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services that protect the environment and support a sustainable future.

The Opportunity


We're seeking a Key Account Manager to manage and grow our liquid and hazardous waste business across Perth metro. This role focuses on larger contracts and project-based work, combining account management with commercial business development. You'll work with major clients, negotiate contracts, and leverage our existing client database to expand service delivery.

What's on offer

  • Opportunity to manage significant contracts and work with major clients in a growing business

  • Career development in a dynamic waste management industry with exposure to project-based commercial work

  • Hybrid role based out of Welshpool

What you'll be responsible for

  • Manage and grow relationships with major accounts in the liquid and hazardous waste sector

  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, particularly project-based work

  • Conduct market research, develop targeted sales strategies, and close new business deals

  • Negotiate contracts and ensure mutually beneficial agreements

  • Liaise with operations, treatment plants, and logistics to ensure seamless service delivery

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices

  • Provide regular reports on account performance and sales activities to management

What you'll need to be successful

  • Sales experience (project-based work preferred, but not essential)

  • Strong organisational and time management skills

  • Proficiency with CRM software (Salesforce advantageous)

  • Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

  • Willingness to travel across Perth metro

  • Keen to build a career in waste management


Veolia's AlwaysSafe culture prioritises site safety. We maintain zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. Shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check including drug and alcohol screening, and obtain a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?


At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

  • Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

  • Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

  • Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

  • Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

  • Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

  • Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion


Veolia is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require recruitment adjustments, please let us know.

For more information about our benefits and culture, visit anz.veolia.com/careers.

We respond to all applications and conduct recruitment fairly, ethically, and on merit. Candidates with personal or professional ties to Veolia, its suppliers, customers, partners, or competitors must disclose this information.

Veolia | Australia and New Zealand

About Veolia | Australia and New Zealand

Veolia Australia and New Zealand is a leading provider of environmental solutions across water and wastewater services, industrial cleaning, waste management and resource recovery and energy services.

Veolia employs over 7,000 people across 150+ locations within Australia and New Zealand, working with heavy industry, retail and commercial businesses, governments and communities to deliver innovation and sustainable solutions that are needed today, with the vision for tomorrow. Veolia's divisions also hold certification across Safety AS/NZ 4801, Environment ISO 14001 and Quality 9001.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Pyrmont, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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