Trainee Technical Sales Executive

Veolia; Falkirk; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Health and wellbeing resources

Virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer day

Training and development

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia is seeking a Technical Sales Executive to help Scottish businesses manage hazardous waste safely and sustainably. The role offers a 32,000 base salary with a performance-related bonus and a car allowance or Veolia company car, working in a hybrid setup covering Scotland.

You’ll undergo a 12-month development programme, travel across the UK to build technical and commercial skills, and join a local team of experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Requires a science-related degree.
• Outgoing personality and ability to build relationships with customers.
• Ambitious to drive career forward and engage in B2B activities.

Responsibilities

• Understand customers' challenges and recommend safe, compliant and sustainable waste solutions.
• Use scientific knowledge to solve practical, real-world problems.
• Build strong relationships with customers and become the face of Veolia's hazardous waste services in Scotland.
• Support the growth of the existing customer portfolio and develop new business opportunities.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues across the waste and environmental sectors.
• Help organisations improve their environmental performance and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Skills

Science degree

Relationship building

Career ambition

Education

Science degree

Job description

Salary: £32,000 + Performance Related Bonus, Car Allowance or Veolia Company Car

Grade: 5.3

Location: Hybrid Covering the Scotland Region

As a Technical Sales Executive at Veolia you'll be helping Scottish businesses manage their hazardous waste safely, sustainably and responsibly-while building a rewarding career that goes way beyond the laboratory.

Joining us as a technical sales executive at Veolia We'll invest in your future through a comprehensive 12-month development programme, giving you the opportunity to learn about every aspect of the waste industry. You'll gain practical experience, travel across the UK to build your technical and commercial skills, and learn from a local team of committed and experienced professionals. Which is a great opportunity to start your career.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company 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
• Stream - Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & reward

What you'll be doing:

• Understand customers' challenges and recommend safe, compliant and sustainable waste solutions
• Use your scientific knowledge to solve practical, real-world problems
• Build strong relationships with customers and become the face of Veolia's hazardous waste services in Scotland
• Support the growth of our existing customer portfolio and develop new business opportunities
• Work alongside experienced colleagues across the waste and environmental sectors
• Help organisations improve their environmental performance and contribute to a more sustainable future

What we're looking for:

• A Science related degree
• An outgoing personality, someone who would feel comfortable building new and adding to existing relationships
• Somebody who is ambitious and is looking to drive their career forward
• A real interest in entering the world of business to business activity

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.