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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Skills Required
- Degree (or expected degree) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Water Science, Biology, or related scientific discipline.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive, self-motivated approach and willingness to take ownership.
- Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning technical and commercial aspects of the business.
- Customer-focused mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Willingness to travel extensively across the South of England, including occasional overnight stays.
- Valid UK driving licence.
- 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 from university projects, societies, sports teams, or volunteering.
Solenis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Solenis and has not been reviewed or approved by Solenis.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes medical, dental and vision options, and a 90/10 plan is available in at least one location. Wellness tools and plan variety indicate competitive medical support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match and tenure-linked contributions, alongside company-funded pension elements in some regions. These components suggest meaningful long-term savings support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing initiatives span physical, emotional, social and financial health via a global EAP and a wellness platform with activity-based rewards. Site-specific amenities such as gyms, recreation and creche services further reinforce lifestyle support.
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What We Do
Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree, recognized four years in a row. For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media
