Area Sales Executive

Veolia; Essex; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company car

Car allowance

Annual leave 25 days

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia in Colchester is seeking an Area Sales Executive to join our Commercial Waste team. Based at the Colchester depot, you will drive new business in the surrounding area, developing a pipeline and winning opportunities while delivering exceptional service.

The role offers a competitive package including a performance bonus, a choice of company car or car allowance, 25 days leave and pension, plus ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in New Business field sales and building a New Business pipeline to exceed targets.
• Excellent knowledge of the sales cycle with networking and negotiation skills.
• Strong presentation skills and outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• IT literate and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Join the Commercial Waste team at Colchester depot and cover surrounding areas to win new business.
• Support customers and turn waste into a resource through Veolia’s portfolio.
• Contribute to the team’s targets and professional development.
• Learn and apply Veolia’s standards to deliver environmental and customer-focused outcomes.

Skills

New Business sales

Sales cycle knowledge

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Area Sales Executive

Salary: 30,000 per annum plus bonus, company car/cash allowance and pension

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

Location: Colchester

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 Colchester 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.

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.