Area Sales Executive

Veolia | UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Volunteer days

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Area Sales Executive to drive new business in Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire from our Derby depot. You will join the Commercial Waste team, pursuing opportunities to grow Veolia's customer base and convert leads into long-term contracts.

You will need a proven track record in field sales, strong networking and negotiation skills, and a solid command of the sales cycle. This role offers a competitive package and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in New Business field sales and/or commercial activities.
• Excellent knowledge of the sales cycle with networking and negotiation skills.
• Strong presentation skills and outstanding verbal and written communication ability.
• IT literate and able to use common business software tools.

Responsibilities

• Base at Derby depot, covering Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire, driving new business within Commercial Waste.
• Work within Veolia's industry-leading waste services to convert opportunities into sales and manage existing accounts.

Skills

New Business sales

Sales cycle knowledge

Presentation skills

IT literate

Job description

Area Sales Executive

Salary: Up to £40,000 depending on experience OTE £50,000 per annum, company car/cash allowance and pension

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

Location: Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire areas based at Veolia Derby.

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. Your base will be our Derby depot and surrounding areas. 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.

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.