Area Sales Manager

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking a driven Area Sales Manager to enhance regional sales growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scientific sales, possess technical knowledge of laboratory products, and demonstrate effective client relationship management. This role requires frequent international travel and collaboration across teams to ensure success. The position offers competitive benefits including medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays

Pension scheme

Medical insurance and access to a private GP

Company car/cash allowance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to exceed sales targets.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline focusing on key accounts.
• Engage clients at all levels, building strong long‑term relationships.

Skills

Sales experience in scientific / lab equipment industry

Technical knowledge of pure water principles

Presentation and negotiation skills

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field

Master’s / MBA preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Overview

This role involves frequent international travel. When not travelling you will be based at our Water Technologies offices in Lane End High Wycombe. You will drive regional sales growth and provide Water Technologies Science and Healthcare Teams with valuable Market Insights and Product feedback. 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans for each business unit to consistently exceed sales targets (KPIs).
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, developing lead generation and 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.
• 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 conduct 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology or a related scientific field (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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Permanent Full‑time, Monday – Friday, 37 hours.
• 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays (option to buy/sell).
• Pension scheme.
• Medical insurance and access to a private GP commission scheme.
• Company car/cash allowance plus a wide range of flexible benefits.
• Market‑leading pension and share scheme; 25 days annual leave; employee discounts and referral bonuses.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Water Technologies – Elga were 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.