Area Sales Manager

Veolia Group; Lane End; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Private GP access

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Veolia Group is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Water Technologies to drive sales growth of ELGA's laboratory water purification systems. The role requires developing strategic sales plans and managing a sales pipeline focused on research institutions and healthcare.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology, extensive sales experience in the scientific industry, and knowledge of pure water principles. The position offers benefits including 25 days annual leave and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive regional sales growth of ELGA's premium laboratory water purification systems.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for the pure water solution portfolio.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline focused on research institutions and healthcare.

Skills

Sales experience in scientific/lab equipment

Technical knowledge of pure water principles

CRM software proficiency (Salesforce preferred)

Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Fluent in English

Education

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

Master's/MBA preferred

Job description

Area Sales Manager - Water Technologies - ELGA

This role involves frequent international travel.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or 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 advantage)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Knowledge of finance metrics, bookings, revenue & margins
• Experience in sales forecasting and budget management
• Business‑conscious and commercially astute
• Fluent in English; additional European languages 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 for collaboration across regional and national teams
• Ability to secure and manage high‑value international deals

Location

Regular visits to the office at Lane End, High Wycombe. A commutable distance is advantageous.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, pension scheme, private medical insurance, private GP access, and flexible benefits.