Area Sales Manager

Veolia; Lane End; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global water technologies company in Lane End is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to drive sales growth across Europe and Africa. This role demands strategic planning and strong relationship-building skills in a dynamic market. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in sales within the scientific lab equipment sector and the ability to influence at all levels. A comprehensive benefits package is offered along with a competitive salary.

Benefits

25 Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Access to a Private GP

Commission Scheme

Company Car / Cash Allowance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience exceeding sales targets.
• Business-conscious and commercially astute.
• Strong technical knowledge of pure water principles.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional sales growth plan.
• Develop strategic sales plans.
• Build and manage sales pipeline.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation workflows understanding

Sales forecasting

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

CRM software proficiency (Salesforce)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field

Master’s / MBA preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Job Description

Area Sales Manager

Europe Central South, Middle East Africa

This role involves frequent international travel. When not travelling, you will be based at our Water Technologies offices in Lane End, High Wycombe.

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, Commission Scheme, Company Car / Cash Allowance, plus a wide range of flexible benefits

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We are seeking a hunter spirit and driven Area Sales Manager to join our Veolia Science and Healthcare Division, the global pioneer in Laboratory Water Purification Technology. With over 80 years of innovation, we’re dedicated to enabling scientific breakthroughs through pure water solutions that power research and discovery worldwide.

Are you looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and sustainable growing global company with the most innovative portfolio into the market place?

Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet and world around us?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role within the Water Technologies - Science & Healthcare sales team.

Your mission;

• Drive regional sales growth plan while providing Water Technologies Science and Healthcare Teams with valuable Market Insights and Product feedback

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for each business unit to consistently exceed Targets Sales metric driven (KPIs)

• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, developing lead generation as well as focusing on key accounts to achieve quarterly and annual revenue goals.

• Collaborate with all company stakeholders to set ambitious growth targets and implement high-impact strategies

How will you do this?

• Engage and influence clients at all levels, building strong, long-term relationships

• Craft compelling business proposals, sales plans, and contracts in collaboration with Water Technologies - S&H teams

• Lead and develop regular customer meetings to strengthen partnerships and drive long-term success

• Stay ahead of the competition by monitoring market trends and identifying new growth opportunities

Qualifications

What you will bring;

• Understanding of laboratory instrumentation workflows and key drivers

• Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce would be an advantage)

• Knowledge of business metrics, typically bookings, revenue and margins

• Proven experience in sales forecasting

• 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

• 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

Skills and Experience;

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

• Extensive sales experience in the scientific / lab equipment industry (up to 8 years)

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

• Proficient in Google Suite

• Business-conscious and commercially astute

• Fluent in English, with additional European languages being a plus

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 and Inclusion

At Water Technologies - Elga, we’re 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.