Area Sales Executive

Veolia; Oxford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking an Area Sales Executive to manage business development in the Oxfordshire area. The role involves building relationships, engaging in sales activities, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have a proven track record in field sales, along with strong networking and negotiation skills. This position offers a salary OTE in excess of £45,000, plus a company car and benefits.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Access to pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Supporting resources for health

One paid volunteer day

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in New Business field sales or commercial activities.
• Ability to build a New Business pipeline for generating sales.

Responsibilities

• Engage in canvassing to win new business.
• Use in-house systems to manage quotes and appointments.
• Sell Veolia services and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

New Business field sales

Networking skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Area Sales Executive

Salary: OTE in excess of £45,000 per annum, Company Car/ Cash Allowance and excellent company benefits

Location: 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

• 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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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 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.