Area Sales Executive

Veolia | UK; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Car or allowance

25 days leave

Pension

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia UK is seeking an Area Sales Executive to lead field-based sales within the Commercial Waste team. The role covers the Oxfordshire area, with the main depot in Basingstoke, and involves a 40-hour week from Monday to Friday.

The objective is to win new business and strengthen customer relationships. The package includes a performance bonus, a choice of company car or car allowance, 25 days of annual leave, access to the pension scheme, a volunteering day, and ongoing training to help you

Qualifications

• Proven track record in New Business field sales and/or commercial activities.
• Excellent knowledge of the sales cycle with strong networking and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication ability.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business in the Commercial Waste sector within a defined regional footprint.
• Build and maintain client relationships, generate opportunities and exceed sales targets.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver winning proposals and presentations.
• Represent Veolia UK and promote the full portfolio of cost-effective waste management services.

Skills

New business sales

Networking

Negotiation

Presentation

IT literate

Job description

Area Sales Executive

Salary: £35,000 per annum plus bonus, company car/cash allowance and pension

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week

Location: Field-based role, with the main depot located in Basingstoke, covering the Oxfordshire area

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• Eligible for an annual performance bonus
• Option to choose from a company car or car allowance
• 25 days of annual leave
• Access to our company pension scheme
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing;

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Area Sales Executive to join our established and experienced Commercial Waste team. This is a competitive region where there are fantastic opportunities for business to be won.

Veolia has an Industry leading service where we have our own facilities to support all commercial waste being collected.

Our goal is to help our customers manage their waste better, by turning it into a resource. Our extensive portfolio of cost effective services, plus a nationwide infrastructure of collection, recycling and treatment facilities delivers environmental peace of mind for our customers.

Our aim is to reward talented, enthusiastic people who share our passion, with competitive wages and a great package of benefits. We will also help you to improve your skills and future prospects with the chance to learn as you earn.

• You will be working within a team that are at the top of their game and far exceeding targets.
• You will be a sales professional who is a team player, has a proven track record in New Business field sales and knowledge of B2B Sales, not specifically within the waste industry, but this would be an advantage.

What we're looking for;

Essential:

• Proven track record in New Business field sales and/or commercial activities, together with a proven track record of building a New Business pipeline of potential opportunities to further generate and exceed a given sales target.
• Excellent knowledge of the sales cycle with exceptional networking and negotiation skills.
• Strong presentation skills and possess outstanding verbal and written communication ability.
• A driven, self-starter and be IT literate.

What's next?

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.