Graduate Key Account Manager

Graduate Account Manager – Municipal Wastewater (Field-Based, Southern England) - ideally living in the South/South East or South Coast UK

This role involves regular travel across the South, Southeast and South Coast, including regular travel and occasional overnight stays

About us

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. Our technologies help customers improve operational efficiency, protect valuable resources, reduce environmental impact, and create safer, cleaner environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis employs more than 16,500 professionals across 130 countries and operates 70 manufacturing facilities worldwide. We are proud to be a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

Are you a recent graduate looking to launch your career with a global leader in sustainability, water treatment, and environmental solutions?

Solenis is seeking an ambitious and motivated Graduate Account Manager, ideally living in the South/South East or South Coast UK to join our Municipal Wastewater team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a rewarding career that combines science, customer engagement, technical problem-solving, and commercial responsibility.

As part of a structured development journey, you'll receive training, support, and hands-on experience working alongside industry experts while building your own portfolio of customers across Southern England.

Why This Role is Perfect for Graduates - this role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Apply your scientific knowledge in a real-world environment.
• Develop commercial and business management skills.
• Work directly with customers and industry professionals.
• Build expertise in water treatment and environmental sustainability.
• Gain responsibility from day one while receiving ongoing coaching and support.
• Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, combining customer visits, technical problem-solving, and business development.

As the face of Solenis within your territory, you'll help municipal wastewater customers improve performance, meet sustainability goals, and solve operational challenges.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for individuals who are eager to learn, enjoy building relationships, and want to make a positive environmental impact.

Essential

• A degree (or expected degree) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Science, Biology, or another related scientific discipline.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach and willingness to take ownership.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning both technical and commercial aspects of the business.
• A customer-focused mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• A willingness to travel extensively across the South of England, including overnight stays.
• A valid UK driving license

Desirable

• Industrial placement, internship, or work experience in a technical, engineering, environmental, or customer-facing role.
• Knowledge of water treatment, environmental services, or wastewater processes.
• Leadership experience gained through university projects, societies, sports teams, or volunteering activities.

What We Offer

• Competitive graduate salary package.
• Structured onboarding and development programme.
• Mentoring from experienced industry professionals.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Company car.
• Private healthcare.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a global organisation.

Join Us

At Solenis, you'll have the opportunity to build a meaningful career while helping customers tackle some of the world's most important environmental challenges. If you're passionate about science, sustainability, and developing a successful commercial career, we'd love to hear from you. This could be the perfect first step into a global business where your development and success truly matter.

At Solenis, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

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