Business Development Manager (South UK)

Veolia Water Technologies and Solutions offers employees a wide range of career development opportunities within a major international group, as well as the chance to develop their skills through its training programs. Present in 130 countries and employing more than 10,000 people worldwide, Veolia's Water Technologies & Solutions activities rely on a culture of innovation, combined with strong expertise and a global organization to provide solutions to the most complex water, wastewater and process problems. We have a range of products and services, complemented by chemicals, equipment and digital offerings, to help our customers optimize their production, while preserving water resources and overcoming process challenges. We work with all industrial sectors, including the food, metal & mining, electrical, chemical & pharmaceutical, oil & gas downstream & upstream, petrochemical, pulp & paper and municipal industries. At Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions, we’re at the forefront of activities designed to save water and reduce energy consumption for industrial customers. The collective expertise and passion of our people, combined with a broad portfolio of over 10,000 technologies, makes us uniquely positioned to deliver solutions that positively impact the environment.

Purite as a business is dedicated to the sustainable management of water, our most vital resource. As part of the Veolia group, we are committed to innovation, quality, and ecological transformation in water treatment solutions. Our foundation in providing purified water systems spans laboratories, a wide range of industries from food & beverage through to microelectronics and the healthcare market including CSSD, Endoscopy, and Renal departments, with expertise in boxed products through to designing and installing turnkey projects. We are on the lookout for an empathetic and driven Business Development Manager to extend our reach in the territory. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about environmental conservation and looking for an opportunity to make a tangible difference through their work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive sales and business growth by identifying and securing new business opportunities for boxed products and system sales.
• Foster enduring relationships with clients across various sectors, offering standard products and bespoke water purification solutions.
• Collaborate closely with our design and proposals teams to meet client needs effectively.
• Engage in product demonstrations, attend exhibitions, and provide market feedback to support our innovation efforts.
• Embrace our ethos of sustainability, working towards our collective mission of ecological transformation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through interpreting customer feedback and proactively suggesting product improvements or gaps in the market.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrable engineering or technical experience, ideally in water treatment or a related field.
• Proficiency in word processing and computing skills.
• Outstanding communication skills and problem-solving aptitude.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Preferred Skills:

• Direct experience with water treatment equipment and technologies.
• Proven sales experience and the ability to develop trusting relationships with customers.
• Proficiency in using CRM software, to manage customer interactions and sales processes efficiently.
• Experience in the healthcare and or laboratory market, with an understanding of the specific needs and challenges in these sectors.

Additional Information

What are the benefits?

At Veolia, we know that at certain crucial moments in life, we all need a little help, protection and support. That’s why we are proud to offer our innovative Veolia Cares program, which demonstrates our commitment to our employees. From the very first day of full employment, this commitment is reflected in an array of benefits that is generous, and relevant. These include:

• Holiday allowance 26 days + Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off
• Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Maternity / Primary Care pay, Enhanced Paternity / Secondary Care pay, Enhanced Adoption Leave
• Gym Subsidy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• One day of paid volunteering leave in each 12 month rolling 'Above and Beyond' program which allows Peers and Managers to recognise and reward our employees for their contributions.
• Study Assistance offering financial support towards, training or study
• Membership of Professional Institutes funded by Veolia
• Monetary Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Lifestyle account
• Generous Sales Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Pension contribution of 10% of your earnings from us every month
• Option to buy shares at preferential rates
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Talent Referral Program, rewarding you for referring successful applicants to us
• Company vehicle with fuel card. Option for EV/PHEV to minimise BIK.
• Life Insurance of 4 times your basic salary from Day 1

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