Technical Sales Account Manager

U816 Veolia ES (UK) Limited; London Borough of Islington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical insurance

Company car or allowance

Health & wellbeing resources

Employee financial wellbeing

Job summary

Veolia seeks a senior energy sales professional to lead the flexibility services sales cycle in London, developing and managing a robust pipeline across flexibility, capacity markets and wholesale trading. You will engage with industrial clients, tailor commercial proposals, and drive cross-selling opportunities while shaping a multi-year commercial strategy.

The role requires deep knowledge of UK energy markets, tender management experience and the ability to interact with senior

Qualifications

• Thorough experience in energy markets, flexibility services, or a related commercial or technical environment.
• Strong understanding of the UK electricity market, including flexibility and ancillary services.
• Ability to engage credibly with plant managers, energy managers, and senior decision-makers.
• Experience managing tender responses and complex commercial negotiations through to contract signature.
• Desirable: Degree in a numerically relevant discipline; knowledge of grant funding mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the flexibility services sales cycle from lead generation through contract signature.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities across flexibility services and wholesale trading.
• Drive end-to-end sales and cross-sell to current and prospective customers.
• Develop a forward-looking commercial strategy spanning two or more years.
• Represent Veolia at client meetings, industry events and trade shows.

Skills

Energy markets

Sales experience

UK electricity market

Tender management

Grant funding knowledge

Education

Degree in engineering/economics/maths

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: Competitive salary plus annual bonus, car allowance, medical cover and other Veolia benefits Location: London Head office, N1 9JY - with hybrid working offered

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:

• Access to our enhanced company pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company car or allowance £6,600 per annum
• 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
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.

What you'll be doing:

Lead the flexibility services sales cycle from lead generation through contract signature, driving cross-selling of flexibility services to existing and prospective customers. Build and manage a robust pipeline of opportunities across flexibility services, capacity markets, and wholesale trading, maintaining frequent and strategic customer contact across diverse sectors and account types.Drive the end-to-end flexibility services sales cycle, from initial lead generation to contract signing. This includes actively cross-selling flexibility services to both current and potential customers. Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities, spanning flexibility services, capacity markets, and wholesale trading, by engaging in frequent contact with customers across various sectors and account types. Communicate extensively across the business to raise awareness of flexibility capabilities, prepare commercial materials and presentations to promote flexibility services across Veolia’s customer portfolios. Develop a forward-looking commercial strategy spanning two or more years, anticipating market developments, regulatory changes, and customer engagement timelines to maximise revenue opportunities. Maintain advanced knowledge of energy flexibility, capacity markets, DNO services, ancillary services, and wholesale trading to inform competitive pricing strategies and customer value propositions. Collect and process customer feedback systematically to inform and continuously improve Veolia's services, pricing strategy, commercial methodology, and communication Identify, apply for, and manage relevant grants and financing solutions that enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of Veolia's commercial offering to customers. Represent Veolia at client meetings, industry events, trade shows, and strategic forums to establish market presence, build credibility, and generate new commercial opportunities.

What we're looking for:

Essential:

Thorough experience in energy markets, flexibility services, or a related commercial or technical environment, ideally in a sales or business development capacity

Strong understanding of the UK electricity market, including flexibility and ancillary services, capacity markets, DNO services, and wholesale trading

Ability to engage credibly with plant managers, energy managers, and senior decision-makers within industrial companies and energy-intensive organisations

Experience managing tender responses and complex commercial negotiations through to contract signature

Familiarity with grant funding mechanisms and external financing routes relevant to energy and electrification projects is an advantage

Desirable:

Degree in a numerically relevant discipline (i.e. mathematics, engineering, economics)

Proven track record of working in energy, with good understanding of flexibility markets preferable.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills,

Ability to work independently,

Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively

Specific experience in flexibility sales and/or energy sales, particularly with industrial clients.

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.

Ready to see the world as we do? Who is Veolia? Where other people see waste, our community here at Veolia see opportunity. We’re determined to push for ecological transformation through waste, water and energy, and are committed to getting the tough jobs done. And most importantly, we see the potential of every member of our team, and are giving them the chance to realise it with us. Whether it’s their potential, their commitment or their impact, we see it all. And with our values being community spirit, responsibility, innovation, customer focus and respect they keep us focused on those who matter – all 14,000+ of our employees, our customers and our communities too.