Sales Officer

Veolia; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in London is looking for a Sales Support professional to assist the Sales Manager in business development. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, strong communication skills, and a knack for building customer relationships. This role offers excellent benefits, including commission and various wellness resources.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Access to company pension scheme

Discounts on various retailers

24-hour access to a virtual GP

Paid leave to volunteer

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Company Car or Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales within waste or environmental management is desirable.
• Knowledge of waste and environmental legislation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales Manager in commercial business development.
• Identify new opportunities for income growth.
• Prepare performance reports and conduct competitor analysis.
• Manage customer accounts and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Build strong customer relationships.

Skills

Sales and Customer service experience

Highly developed finance and numeracy skills

Experience of developing new business

Excellent planning and organisation skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong IT skills

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Salary: £30,000 plus Commission, OTE £36000 plus excellent Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 09:00am - 17:00pm

Location: Haringey, Watermead Way Depot, Watermead Way London, N17 0FJ

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It\'s why we\'re looking for someone who\'s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

25 days of annual leave

Access to our company/people\'s pension scheme

Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community

Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

Company Car or Car Allowance.

What you\'ll be doing;

• Support Sales Manager with commercial business development and ensure revenue/income growth per contract specifications.
• Identify and implement new opportunities to maximise income through innovative sales techniques and market expansion.
• Deliver sales and marketing initiatives across designated borough areas.
• Prepare monthly performance reports, conduct competitor analysis, and implement change initiatives.
• Develop customer consultation programmes to assess satisfaction and review needs.
• Provide sales and technical advice on waste management solutions to customers.
• Manage customer accounts ensuring compliance with waste, environmental, and licensing regulations.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular sales and operational meetings.
• Manage sales targets and establish performance measures with the Sales Manager.
• Report on new/lost business, upgrades/downgrades, and support operational reviews.
• Collaborate with Sales Manager, Commercial Portfolio Manager, and client officers on marketing plans and strategic analysis.

What we\'re looking for;

Essential

• Sales and Customer service experience.
• highly developed finance and numeracy skills.
• Experience of developing new business and retaining existing business.
• excellent planning and organisation skills.
• strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft, Google suites and CRM software

Desirable

• previous B2B sales experience within waste or environmental management or another service industry
• Knowledge of waste and environmental legislation and the operations of commercial and public sector organisations

What\'s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We\'re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we\'re also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We\'re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We\'re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.