Sales Leader - Water Purification

Veolia; Thame; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in environmental services is seeking a Sales Leader for Water Purification Systems based in Thame. This pivotal role requires proven sales leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage a high-performing team. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies, driving profitable growth, and collaborating with technical teams. The role offers a competitive salary up to £70,000 plus benefits, including a company car and performance bonuses.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Private Healthcare

Dental Plan

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

Pension contribution of 10%

Discounted Gym Memberships

Paid volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Water Purification Sales and Marketing.
• Deep technical knowledge of water treatment systems.
• Outstanding problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of Business Development Managers.
• Drive profitable growth through account management.

Skills

Commercial leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Team development and coaching

Financial acumen

Relationship building

Job description

Company Description

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Purite as a business is dedicated to the sustainable management of water, our most vital resource. As part of the Veolia group, we are committed to innovation, quality, and ecological transformation in water treatment solutions. Our foundation in providing purified water systems spans laboratories, a wide range of industries from food & beverage through to microelectronics and the healthcare market including CSSD, Endoscopy, and Renal departments, with expertise in boxed products through to designing and installing turnkey projects.

Job Description

Sales Leader Water Purification Systems

Based in Thame, mix of office, remote, and on the road working. Base salary to £70,000. Company car, and sales incentive performance bonus.

We’re seeking an accomplished Sales Leader to drive our ambitious growth strategy in the water purification sector. This is a pivotal role where you’ll shape the future of our business whilst leading a dynamic team of Business Development Managers. As our ideal candidate, you’ll bring a strategic mindset and proven track record in sales leadership. You’ll be responsible for orchestrating our commercial success, managing both our sales and marketing initiatives whilst fostering a culture of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development and execution of sales strategies, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives
• Lead and mentor a high‑performing team of Business Development Managers
• Drive profitable growth through strategic account management and market development
• Own the marketing and exhibition budget, ensuring optimal ROI
• Collaborate with our technical teams to identify product development opportunities
• Deliver comprehensive performance management and professional development

What you’ll bring

• Proven commercial leadership experience
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical capabilities
• Excellence in team development and coaching
• Strong financial acumen and budget management skills
• Ability to build strong relationships across global teams

We offer a challenging role in a growing market, with genuine opportunity to influence the direction of our business. You’ll be joining a company that values innovation, integrity, and excellence in everything we do. If you’re ready to take ownership of this exciting opportunity and drive our continued success in the water purification sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Substantial experience in Water Purification Sales and Marketing, with proven ability to independently manage high‑value customer portfolios
• Deep technical knowledge of water and process treatment systems
• Outstanding problem‑solving capabilities with a track record of delivering innovative solutions
• Proven leadership abilities with exceptional coaching and people management skills
• First‑rate negotiation skills with demonstrable commercial success
• Sharp analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights

Personal Qualities:

• Natural communicator with excellent presentation and written skills
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work autonomously whilst maintaining strong team relationships
• Proactive approach to maintaining technological leadership in the industry
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and quality

Desirable:

• Engineering background or mechanical knowledge of industry applications (not essential)
• Experience in leading cross‑functional teams

Additional Information

This role offers the right candidate the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, technology‑driven environment. You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Benefits

At Veolia, we know that at certain crucial moments in life, we all need a little help, protection and support. That’s why we are proud to offer our innovative Veolia Cares program, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees. From the very first day of employment, this commitment is reflected in an array of benefits that is generous and relevant.

Health & Welfare:

• Holiday allowance 26 days plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off
• Private Healthcare – currently BUPA, with an option to add your family members
• Dental Plan providing cover or monetary cash back on appointments and treatments
• Enhanced Maternity / Primary Care pay of 13 weeks full pay from Day 1
• Enhanced Paternity / Secondary Care pay of 2 weeks full pay from Day 1
• Adoption Leave of 13 weeks full pay for Parental, and 2 weeks full Co‑parental pay from day 1 of employment
• Support for Carers offering flexibility for longer term caring needs such as considering options of remote work, flexible work hours, adjusted schedules, and paid or unpaid leave
• A Lifestyle Account where we put in £60 to start you off, then match you £ for £ every activity you buy up to £360
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• All employees receive one day of paid volunteering leave per year

Monetary Benefits:

• Leading pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month, doubling your own contribution of 5%
• Option to buy shares at preferential rates
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes

The Bigger Picture:

• Industry leading Life Insurance providing you 4 × your salary as a benefit paid to your nominated person(s)
• Income Protection that covers you for 5 years at up to 60% of your salary, with 2 × your salary as a lump sum should you be unable to return to work.

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