Sales Officer

Veolia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme access

Discounts at retailers

Virtual GP access

Volunteer days

Training and development

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Sales Officer in London to lead commercial development and drive revenue growth across designated boroughs. You will support the Sales Manager, identify opportunities, and deliver sales initiatives while building strong client relationships.

The role requires solid sales experience, numeracy and IT skills, with responsibilities spanning reporting, market analysis, and service advisory for waste management solutions. A company car or allowance is provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Sales experience

Numeracy

Planning & organisation

Verbal & written communication

IT skills (Microsoft, Google, CRM)

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Sales Officer

Salary: £30,700 annually, plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours weekly

Location: Brent- Wembley HA9 7RX

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.

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 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

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.