Area Sales Manager

Veolia Group; Heywood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment technology firm is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales growth for laboratory water purification systems. The ideal candidate has extensive sales experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong technical knowledge. This permanent role offers competitive benefits including 25 annual leave days and flexible benefits, with frequent international travel required.

Benefits

25 Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Access to a Private GP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field.
• Extensive sales experience in the scientific/lab equipment industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of pure water principles and the ELGA product range.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional sales growth of ELGA's laboratory water solutions.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline focusing on research institutions.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for ELGA's product lines.

Skills

Sales experience

Technical knowledge of pure water principles

Proficiency in CRM software

Presentation skills

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.

This role involves frequent international travel

Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

25 Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays (with option to buy/sell!), Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Access to a Private GP, plus a wide range of flexible benefits

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Are you an ambitious Area Sales Manager seeking to advance your career with ELGA Labwater, the industry leader in laboratory water purification systems and solutions?

Are you passionate about advancing scientific research and healthcare through innovative pure water technologies while contributing to environmental sustainability?

We have an exceptional opportunity to join ELGA Labwater, part of Veolia, Water Tech, where you'll play a crucial role in driving our laboratory water purification solutions.

Your mission:

Drive regional sales growth of ELGA's premium laboratory water purification systems while providing valuable market intelligence and product development insights.

Develop and execute strategic sales plans for ELGA's complete pure water solution portfolio, including PURELAB, CENTRA, and MEDICA product lines.

Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, focusing on research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare facilities to achieve revenue targets.

Required Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field (Master's/MBA preferred)

Extensive sales experience in the scientific/lab equipment industry

Strong technical knowledge of pure water principles and the ELGA product range

Understanding of laboratory workflows and key instrumentation drivers

Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce would be an advantage)

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite

Knowledge of finance metrics, typically bookings, revenue & margins

Experience in sales forecasting and budget management

Business-conscious and commercially astute

Fluent in English, with additional European languages being a plus

Strong balance of sales hunting and account management skills

Track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth

Experience managing third-party channels and global accounts

Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Expertise in strategic sales planning and business development

Experience working in international markets

Strong communication skills to drive collaboration across regional and national teams

Ability to secure and manage high-value international deals

Location:

When not travelling, will need to regularly visit the office at Lane End, High Wycombe, therefore it would be an advantage if you live in a commutable distance

What’s next?

If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Our promise to you

We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will be part of our market leading pension and share scheme. This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully

Here at Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential! We know our strength comes from our differences and shared life experiences so we are committed to offering a safe work environment, where individuals are respected. We’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer, so no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality, or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

Veolia Water Technologies , the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.