This role involves frequent international travel, occasionally with minimal advance notice. When not travelling, you will follow a hybrid work model, splitting your time between remote work and regular in-person visits to ELGA headquarters in Lane End, High Wycombe.

Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

25 Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays (with option to buy/sell!), Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, Access to a Private GP

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Are you an enthusiastic and driven Area Sales Manager or an aspiring Area Sales Manager looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits?

Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role within the ELGA LabWater’s sales team.

Job Description

Your mission;

• Drive sales volumes across your region while providing valuable insights to ELGA HQ on market trends and product needs.
• Develop tailored plans for each business unit to consistently meet and exceed sales targets.
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline focused on key accounts, ensuring you hit your quarterly and annual financial goals.
• Collaborate closely with our marketing and product management teams to set ambitious growth targets and execute impactful strategies.

What you will do;

• Engage effectively with clients at all levels, showcasing your ability to influence and build strong relationships.
• Prepare compelling business proposals and draft sales plans and contracts in collaboration with your ELGA colleagues.
• Lead regular meetings with existing customers to strengthen partnerships and ensure lasting business success.
• Stay ahead of the competition by monitoring their strategies and identifying new business growth opportunities.

What you will bring;

Exceptional Communication Skills: You can connect with stakeholders at all levels, influencing both colleagues and customers effectively.

Team Player: You understand the importance of team dynamics and collaborate seamlessly to achieve shared goals.

Proven Track Record: With a successful history in business development and field sales, especially in B2B technical environments, you know how to drive growth.

Target-Driven: You have a results-oriented mindset, consistently delivering on sales plans and KPIs.

Persuasive & Consultative: Your approach is engaging, ensuring you build strong relationships both internally and with clients.

Adaptable & Flexible: You embrace modern business practices and thrive in a changing landscape.

Customer-Centric Passion: You’re dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience every time.

Qualifications

Your Skills;

Strong technical knowledge of pure water principles and the ELGA product range.

Excellent problem-solving abilities and technical competence.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.

Familiarity with CRM software or similar platforms.

Business-conscious and commercially astute.

Fluent in English, with additional European languages being a plus.

Additional Information

What’s next?

If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Our promise to you

We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will be part of our market leading pension and share scheme. This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

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

Diversity & Inclusion

At ELGA, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.