Sales Team Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement sales strategies to enhance market presence and revenue in the Sub-Sahara region.

• Identify significant growth sectors and strategically position Veolia Technologies & Products during the initial sales phases.

• Meet and surpass sales, growth, and profitability objectives through direct, indirect, EPC, and end-user channels.

• Cultivate professional relationships within key markets to support sales initiatives.

• Establish a robust pipeline of active opportunities and secure business across sectors such as Mining, Food & Beverage, Oil & Gas, and general industries.

• Negotiate and finalize profitable agreements in accordance with Veolia's processes and guidelines.

• Assist in the implementation of the QHSE Management System while performing assigned tasks.

• Adhere to occupational health and safety regulations and instructions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.

• At least 7 to 10 years of technical experience in the water and waste treatment industry.

• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of sales experience and business development in the water & wastewater, Industrial, Mining, and Municipal markets.

• Proven experience in selling complex technology solutions within the water and wastewater treatment sector.

• Experience in promoting and selling Technologies & Products via distributors and resellers.

• Capability to operate in a matrix environment and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

• Proven ability to meet sales targets and adhere to schedule commitments.

• Strong relationship-building skills across all levels of customer organizations.

• Excellent communication skills and adaptability.

• Experience engaging with senior client representatives and government officials.

• Willingness to travel within Africa to meet customers without restrictions.

• Strong proficiency in both oral and written English; knowledge of French is a plus.

• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

• Familiarity with QHSE Management System standards: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018.

• Commitment to occupational health and safety regulations as per Egyptian law and company policy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work options for employees.

• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Equal consideration for all applications regardless of discrimination.

• Opportunity to join Veolia’s workforce and contribute to ecological transformation.

• Chance to participate in delivering comprehensive water-treatment solutions.