Sales Team leader

Veolia; Thembisa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia in Thembisa is seeking a skilled Sales Manager for the Sub Sahara region. This role involves developing and executing sales strategies to enhance market share, identifying growth sectors, and achieving sales targets in the water and wastewater treatment sector. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, 7-10 years of technical experience, and strong relationship-building skills. Veolia promotes diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of background.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of technical experience in the water/waste treatment field.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years sales experience and business development in the water & wastewater, Industrial, Mining and Municipal market.
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales target and schedule commitments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to expand market share.
• Identify key growth sectors within the region.
• Achieve and exceed ongoing sales and growth targets.

Skills

Sales strategies

Technical experience in water/waste treatment

Relationship building

Communication skills

Ability to travel

Agility

Education

Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering or similar

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Veolia aims to be the benchmark company for ecological transformation. Our mission to “Resource the world” demonstrates the unwavering commitment of our 220,000 employees to creating a positive impact for our planet.

By joining Veolia Water Technologies, not only will you become a Resourcer, but you will also take part in providing complete solutions for water treatment. By innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and product recovery, we want to offer water‑related solutions suited for every application.

Job Description

• Develop and execute sales strategies to expand market share and revenue within the Sub Sahara region.
• Identify key growth sectors within the region to position Veolia Technologies & Products (T&P) during the early selling cycle.
• Achieving and exceeding ongoing sales, growth and profitability targets by promoting and selling Veolia Technologies & Products (T&P) through various channels, i.e. direct, indirect, EPC and End Users.
• Developing strong professional relationships within key markets and supporting them in their sales activities and growing sales of Veolia T&P.
• Proactively developing a strong pipeline of active opportunities and securing business in the assigned region across the key growth sectors, i.e Mining, F&B, Oil & Gas general Industries.
• Negotiating and closing profitable deals with clients in line with Veolia processes and guidelines in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering or similar
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of technical experience in the water/waste treatment field.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years sales experience and business development in the water & wastewater, Industrial, Mining and Municipal market.
• Demonstrated experience in selling complex technology solutions in the regions water and wastewater treatment market
• Demonstrated ability in promoting and selling Technologies & Products through distributors and re‑sellers in the water and wastewater treatment market
• Demonstrated ability to manage in matrix environment/organization and working as a team member
• Demonstrated ability to meet sales target and schedule commitments
• Ability to develop relationships at all levels of customer organization
• Strong communication and agility.
• Experience working with senior client representatives, government officials
• Ability to travel to meet customers within Africa without any restrictions
• Strong oral and written communication skills English, French recommended
• Enhanced computer skills, Google Suite and Microsoft Office, etc.

Additional Information

Support the implementation of QHSE Management System as per standards (Quality management system ISO 9001:2015, Environment management system ISO 14001:2015 and Safety Management system ISO 45001:2018) while performing work. Committed to all occupational health and safety instructions and regulations according to Egyptian law, along with company policy towards occupational health and safety.

Veolia is committed to diversity & inclusion within its workforce and encourages all candidates irrespective of gender, nationality, or religion including persons living with disabilities to apply and become part of the organization. Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete or exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities that will be carried out by the selected candidate.

Veolia Middle East does not and shall not discriminate in any forms in its recruitment processes.