Veolia UK

Area Sales Executive

Veolia UK
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £40,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in New Business Development and Sales Pipeline Management, with a strong focus on exceeding sales targets and utilizing effective Networking, Negotiation, and Presentation skills. Proficient in B2B Sales within the Waste Industry, fostering collaborative teamwork and exceptional communication.

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New Business DevelopmentSales Pipeline ManagementNetworking SkillsNegotiation SkillsPresentation Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Join Veolia's established Commercial Waste team as an Area Sales Executive
  • Develop new business opportunities in the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire areas
  • Build and manage a pipeline of potential business opportunities
  • Generate and exceed sales targets
  • Use networking, negotiation, and presentation skills throughout the sales cycle
  • Help commercial customers manage waste more effectively by promoting cost-effective collection, recycling, and treatment services
  • Work collaboratively within a high-performing sales team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proven track record in New Business field sales and/or commercial activities
  • Proven track record of building a New Business pipeline of potential opportunities and exceeding sales targets
  • Excellent knowledge of the sales cycle
  • Exceptional networking and negotiation skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication ability
  • Driven self-starter
  • IT literate
  • Knowledge of B2B sales; waste industry knowledge is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Eligible for an annual performance bonus
  • Option to choose from a company car or car allowance
  • 25 days of annual leave
  • Access to the company pension scheme
  • One paid day's leave every year to volunteer and support the community
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Competitive wages and benefits package

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Hard Skills
Sales Cycle KnowledgeB2B SalesCommercial ActivitiesSales Target AchievementWaste Industry Knowledge
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationSelf-StarterCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
IT Literacy
Industry Keywords
Waste ManagementRecycling ServicesCost-Effective CollectionCommercial Waste