Area Sales Manager

Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.

This role involves frequent international travel

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, plus a wide range of flexible benefits

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Are you an ambitious Area Sales Manager seeking to advance your career with ELGA Labwater, the industry leader in laboratory water purification systems and solutions?

Are you passionate about advancing scientific research and healthcare through innovative pure water technologies while contributing to environmental sustainability?

We have an exceptional opportunity to join ELGA Labwater, part of Veolia, Water Tech, where you'll play a crucial role in driving our laboratory water purification solutions.

Your mission:

Drive regional sales growth of ELGA's premium laboratory water purification systems while providing valuable market intelligence and product development insights.

Develop and execute strategic sales plans for ELGA's complete pure water solution portfolio, including PURELAB, CENTRA, and MEDICA product lines.

Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, focusing on research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare facilities to achieve revenue targets.

Required

Skills & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or a related scientific field (Master's/MBA preferred)

Extensive sales experience in the scientific/lab equipment industry

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

Understanding of laboratory workflows and key instrumentation drivers

Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce would be an advantage)

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

Knowledge of finance metrics, typically bookings, revenue & margins

Experience in sales forecasting and budget management

Business-conscious and commercially astute

Fluent in English, with additional European languages being a plus

Strong balance of sales hunting and account management skills

Track record of exceeding sales targets and driving revenue growth

Experience managing third-party channels and global accounts

Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Expertise in strategic sales planning and business development

Experience working in international markets

Strong communication skills to drive collaboration across regional and national teams

Ability to secure and manage high-value international deals

Location:

When not travelling, will need to regularly visit the office at Lane End, High Wycombe, therefore it would be an advantage if you live in a commutable distance

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.

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