Area Sales Executive

Veolia; Northampton; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Discounts

Wellbeing resources

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia in Northampton is seeking an Area Sales Executive to drive new business, establish client relationships and deliver Veolia services with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. The role includes a salary of £34,000 per year plus commission, a company car or cash allowance, and excellent benefits.

As a key part of our sales team, you will win new business, manage the sales cycle, and upsell additional Veolia services, while maintaining focus on sustainable ecological transformation and

Qualifications

• Experience in acquiring new customers and building a sales pipeline.
• Strong networking and relationship-building capabilities.
• Comfort with presenting to clients and negotiating deals.

Responsibilities

• Win new business through canvassing, both cold calling and in-person.
• Generate quotes and log appointments using the in-house system.
• Attend client meetings to sell Veolia services and exceed expectations.
• Follow up to ensure satisfaction and upsell additional services within 90 days.

Skills

New Business sales

Networking

Negotiation

Presentation

Communication

Job description

Area Sales Executive

Salary: £34,000 per annum plus sales commission, company car/cash allowance and excellent company benefits.

Grade: 5.1.

Location: Northampton

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
• 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

What will you be doing?

• 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
• Strong presentation and communication skills

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.