Global Area Sales Manager (APAC Region)

Veolia Environnement SA; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the UK is seeking a driven sales professional to enhance regional sales growth while providing valuable market insights. This role involves developing strategic sales plans, maintaining strong client relationships, and collaborating with marketing and product teams. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a scientific field, extensive sales experience in the laboratory equipment industry, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package and the possibility of remote work.

Benefits

Market leading pension and share scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee discounts

Mental health and financial support

Qualifications

• Experience in sales forecasting and budget management.
• Track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Experienced in managing third-party channels and global accounts.

Responsibilities

• Drive regional sales growth while providing market insights.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans.
• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline focusing on key accounts.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams.

Skills

Understanding of laboratory workflows

Proficiency in CRM software

Strong balance of sales hunting and account management skills

Expertise in strategic sales planning

Presentation and negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Chemistry or Biology

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Your mission;

Drive regional sales growth while providing Water Technologies - Elga HQ with valuable

market insights and product feedback.

Develop and execute strategic sales plans for each business unit to consistently exceed

targets.

Build and manage a strong sales pipeline focusing on key accounts to achieve quarterly

and annual revenue goals.

Collaborate with marketing and product teams 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 - Elga teams.

Lead 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 workflows and key instrumentation drivers

Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce would be an advantage)

Knowledge of finance metrics typically bookings revenue & margins

Experience in sales forecasting and budget management

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 & Experience;

Bachelors degree in Chemistry Biology or a related scientific field (Masters / MBA

preferred)

extensive sales experience in the scientific / lab equipment industry

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

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

Business-conscious and commercially astute.

Fluent in English with additional European languages being a plus.

When not travelling you will be based at our Water Technologies - Elga headquarters in Lane EndHigh Wycombe.

Additional Information :

Whats 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 wed 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 supportso 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

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.

Remote Work : Yes

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

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Department / Functional Area : Sales

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1