Area Sales Executive

Veolia Group; Sandridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/cash allowance

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia Group in St Albans, England, is hiring for a New Business Field Sales role. You will manage your own day, build relationships, and be rewarded for a proactive can-do attitude.

The role offers 40 hours, Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a Company Car or Cash Allowance. Responsibilities include winning new business through canvassing (cold calling and in-person), using an in-house quotes system, attending appointments to sell Veolia services, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Proven track record in new business field sales and achieving targets.
• Strong networking and negotiation skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Win new business by canvassing, cold calling, and in-person activities.
• Use an in-house system to generate quotes and log appointments.
• Attend appointments to sell Veolia services and deliver positive customer experience.
• Follow up to ensure customer satisfaction and up-sell after 90 days.

Skills

New business sales

Networking

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?Salary: Competitive plus bonus, Company Car/Cash Allowance and excellent company benefits.Hours: 40 hours, Monday - FridayLocation: St Albans, AL4 0JYWhen 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 leaveCompany car/cash allowancePerformance bonusAccess to our company pension schemeStream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewardsDiscounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailersAccess to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need toOne paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your communityOngoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potentialWhat 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 activityUsing an in-house system to generate quotes and log appointmentsAttending appointments to sell Veolia Services and deliver a positive customer experience and continually exceed expectationsEngaging in follow up to ensure continued customer satisfaction for first 90 days and up selling any additional servicesWhat we're looking for;Essential: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 targetKnowledge of the sales cycle with exceptional networking and negotiation skillsStrong presentation and communication skillsDesirable:Experience working in Waste Management / similar industryWhat’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.