Area Sales Manager

Veolia; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water technology company in High Wycombe is seeking an ambitious Area Sales Manager. You will drive regional sales growth of laboratory water purification solutions, particularly within research and healthcare sectors. Ideal candidates will possess extensive sales experience in the scientific industry and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Join a company committed to environmental sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

25 Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Understanding of laboratory workflows and key instrumentation drivers.
• Knowledge of finance metrics, typically bookings, revenue & margins.
• Proficiency in sales forecasting and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional sales growth of laboratory water purification systems.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for ELGA's product portfolio.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline focusing on key sectors.

Skills

Extensive sales experience in the scientific/lab equipment industry

Strong technical knowledge of pure water principles

Fluent in English

Education

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

Master's/MBA preferred

Tools

CRM software (Salesforce)

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Company Description

Area Sales Manager _ Elga LabWater. 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.

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.

Job Description

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

Key Competencies:

• 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

Additional Information

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.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.