Area Sales Executive

Medirest Signature; Croydon; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services seeks an Area Sales Executive to manage business development in Croydon and surrounding regions. The ideal candidate will engage in sales activities to win new clients, enhance customer satisfaction, and contribute to ecological transformation efforts. With an attractive salary of £35,000, the role offers ongoing training and development within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Company pension scheme with 7% contribution

Discounts with retailers

Support for physical, mental and financial health

Paid volunteer days

Ongoing training and development

Personalized coaching and support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in New Business field sales.
• Exceptional networking and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Winning new business through various canvassing methods.
• Using in-house systems for quotes and logging.
• Delivering services and enhancing customer experience.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Networking skills

Job description

Area Sales Executive

Salary: £35,000 per annum plus car / allowance, and excellent Veolia benefits excellent company benefits

Location: Croydon, with Travel around the region



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;

• 25 days of annual leave
  
• Access to our company pension scheme with a company contribution of 7%
  
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
  
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
  
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
  
• Personalised coaching and support from our experienced team to help you succeed.
  
• A career with purpose. In helping us to achieve our ambitions, we'll help you to achieve yours too
  

What will you be doing?



Want to manage your own day, create relationships and solve problems? Earn a commission and be rewarded for illustrating your great attitude to hard work?

Then this is the role for you:

• Winning new business by engaging in various forms of canvassing such as cold calling and in person activity
  
• Using in house system to generate quotes and log appointments
  
• Attending appointments to sell Veolia Services and deliver a positive customer experience and continually exceeding expectations
  
• Engaging in follow up to ensure continued customer satisfaction for first 90 days and upselling any additional services
  

What we're looking for;

• A 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.
  
• knowledge of the sales cycle with exceptional networking and negotiation skills.
  

What's next?



Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.



We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.



We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.



We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.



We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.



If you are successful in securing a new role or promotion within the company, any offer to you may be subject to the acceptance of standardised terms and conditions. These new terms and conditions may differ from your current contract if you have any questions about how this might affect you, please don't hesitate to contact your line manager or the HR team.





Job Posting End Date:

24-06-2025

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.