Product Manager, Discfilter

Veolia Group aims to become the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Present on five continents, the Group designs and deploys useful, practical solutions for the management of water, waste and energy that are contributing to a radical turnaround of the current situation. Through its three complementary activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, to preserve available resources and to renew them. In 2022, the Veolia group provided 111 million inhabitants with drinking water and 97 million with sanitation, produced nearly 44 terawatt hours and recovered 61 million tonnes of waste. Veolia Environnement (Paris Euronext: VIE) achieved consolidated revenue of 42.885 billion euros in 2022. www.veolia.com

Veolia Water Technologies, Inc. (VWT) is currently seeking a Product Manager for our Discfilter Product line located in our Cary, NC office.   This position will promote, expand, maintain and implement all aspects of our separation technologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountability for overall performance of our Discfilter technology

• Perform detailed design work including calculations, specifications, and equipment selection

• Review and assist in bid specifications, process designs, and tender process for accuracy and compliance

• Generate and provide technical support for proposals, quotations, and bids

• Responsible for final as-sold project budgets and evaluate supplier proposals for technical conformity

• Assists in project risk management for all tenders

• Develops product line via cost reductions, new market development, and innovations

• Assists with negotiations in regards to the terms and conditions of purchase orders with general contractors and clients

• Manages product line improvements by obtaining input from all departments

• Establish market price points and maintain competitive analyses

• Direct sales calls on consulting engineers and end-user contact

• Developing and expanding new business opportunities for the technology

• Training other Product Managers, external representatives and Regional Sales Managers in the use and advantages of the product

• Develops and maintains relationships with Representatives, consulting engineers and customers

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the water or wastewater treatment industry.

• A Bachelor of Science Degree is required for this position, preferably in an engineering discipline. 

• Candidate should possess a high degree of technical competence in Water treatment (Chemical Process, Hydraulic, Design, and Engineering) along with exceptional communication skills (oral and written). Additionally, the candidate needs an intimate understanding of the buying influences and purchasing protocol in the market.

• Travel will be approximately 25%.    

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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

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