Area Sales Executive

Salary: £Competitive salary, plus car/allowance, bonus scheme and enhanced pension
Location: Sheffield and surrounding areas

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:

- 25 days of annual leave

- 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

- One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community

- Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential


What you'll be doing:

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Area Sales Executive to join our established and experienced Commercial Waste team. Your base will be our Beighton site, covering Sheffield and surrounding areas. This is a competitive region where there are fantastic opportunities for business to be won. Veolia has an Industry leading service where we have our own facilities to support all commercial waste being collected.

You will be a sales professional who is a team player, has a proven track record in New Business field sales and knowledge of B2B Sales, not specifically within the waste industry, but this would be an advantage.

We are looking for someone who is committed to generating their own leads within the area, overachieving in sales performance with the ability to work in line with and to actively encourage and promote our values.

Our goal is to help our customers manage their waste better, by turning it into a resource. Our extensive portfolio of cost effective services, plus a nationwide infrastructure of collection, recycling and treatment facilities delivers environmental peace of mind for our customers.

Our aim is to reward talented, enthusiastic people who share our passion, with competitive wages and a great package of benefits. We will also help you to improve your skills and future prospects with the chance to learn as you earn.

You will be working within a team that are at the top of their game and far exceeding targets.


What we are looking for:

• A proven track record in New Business field sales and/or commercial activities, together with a proven track record of building a New Business pipeline of potential opportunities to further generate and exceed a given sales target.
  
• You will have an excellent knowledge of the sales cycle with exceptional networking and negotiation skills. In addition, you will have strong presentation skills and possess outstanding verbal and written communication ability. Additionally, you will be a driven, self-starter and be IT literate.
  
• Strong time management and efficient working practices with the ability to work off own initiative with minimal support with the ability to self motivate.

What's next?

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

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.