sales representative United Kingdom
Job description
Salary - Competitive Salary + Bonus, company car / allowance plus excellent Veolia benefits
Location: Hybrid between Home and London or Cannock offices
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;
The Material Sales Department is responsible for sourcing outlets for our customers’ recyclable material (i.e. paper , plastics, metals) with the aim of securing an optimal rebate whilst ensuring the best level of service.
This role will form part of a team whose primary focus is to sell or provide internal supply support of recovered materials (dry recyclables) from Veolia Sites and contracts across the UK to companies that will recycle, recover, reuse or manufacture new products and that are are ecologically sustainable, legally and environmentally compliant and financially stable.
You will:
- Manage a portfolio of recovered material streams and the responsibility for their placement and recycling.
- Maintain and continuously develop a wide-reaching network of stakeholders, customers and industry professionals.
- Understand and monitor changing material markets and industry developments, continuously developing market analysis, interpretation and mapping.
- Promote the relevant activities of Veolia and its Material Sales Team both internally and externally through appropriate and designated means.
- Be responsible to seek and attract new recyclers / reprocessors / end users that are ecologically sustainable, legally and environmentally compliant and financially.
What we're looking for;
- Previous experience within the waste industry is preferred, with experience within the recovered paper, ferrous and / or non-ferrous metals recycling industries an advantage.
- Ideally with business / sales / international trade experience and knowledge about both domestic and cross border waste regulations
- Strong interest in recycling and waste management or related industries
- Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills, with excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Dynamic and able to cope with fast pace / pressure environment, with a high level of computer literacy, including advanced excel
- Empathy, social and networking skills, strong verbal and written communication.
If you don't meet all of our outlined requirements we’d still love for you to apply.
What's next?
We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.
Here at Veolia, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. 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. 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.
We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation and Highly Commended as a workplace for 55+.
This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: On the road
About Veolia
CEO: Antoine Frérot
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: https://www.veolia.co.uk/careers
Year Founded: 1853
