Midwest Sales Representative (Laboratory Water Systems)

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Within this framework, Veolia's Water Tech Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

At Veolia, we are dedicated to providing water system solutions that empower scientists and researchers in the USA and Canada to do what they do best. We are a niche technology brand business and design and develop specialist water purification equipment and services for the life science, research, healthcare and diagnostic markets.

Are you an experienced Sales Representative highly looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a key role in leading the Sales Initiatives for the Midwest territory and development of Veolia products and services in North America. You will build relationships with distributors to maximize on sales as well as hunt and cold cold for new opportunities.

Job Summary:

The  Sales Representative is responsible for leading and managing all sales and business development activities within the Midwest territory, with the ideal candidate living in the Minneapolis metropolitan area. This role requires a deep understanding of laboratory equipment and water purification systems, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in driving revenue growth and expanding business opportunities in the scientific and research sectors. The Sales Representative will develop and execute effective sales strategies, hunt for new opportunities, build and maintain relationships with key accounts, and maximize business growth.

• Develop and implement the overall sales and business development strategy in alignment with the company's goals and objectives. Being self accountable and efficient to make sure you hit the achievement of sales objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers in targeted markets and sectors, such as pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, academic institutions, large hospitals groups, key architects and engineering firms. Work hands in hands with the marketing team to develop effective sales collateral, promotional materials, and campaigns tailored to the lab water market.
• Monitor and analyze sales data and metrics to track performance, and identify areas for improvement.
• Monitor industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape within the lab water market to identify new business opportunities and stay ahead of market changes.
• Identify and participate in industry events, trade shows, conferences, and networking opportunities to enhance the company's visibility and generate leads within the lab water market.

 

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of laboratory water purification systems and technologies
• Knowledge of life science, research, healthcare, and diagnostic market segments
• Familiarity with scientific research environments and laboratory operations
• Understanding of sales methodologies and business development strategies
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficient in sales forecasting, pipeline management, and CRM software
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Ability to work independently and manage territory with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel extensively within assigned territory (up to 50-75%)
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, such as Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering. (Or Experience in lieu of a degree)
• Technical background with three years field sales and/or applications experience required in laboratory equipment, scientific instruments, or water purification systems
• Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and quotas
• Experience in B2B sales with a focus on scientific, research, or healthcare markets
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with key accounts and distributors
• Experience with territory management and strategic sales planning
• Strong cold calling and prospecting experience with ability to hunt for new business opportunities

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, such as Chemistry, Biology, or Engineering.
• 3-5 years of sales or commercial experience in laboratory equipment, scientific instruments, or water purification systems
• Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and quotas
• Experience in B2B sales with a focus on scientific, research, or healthcare markets
• Proven ability to develop and maintain relationships with key accounts and distributors
• Experience with territory management and strategic sales planning
• Strong cold calling and prospecting experience with ability to hunt for new business opportunities

At Veolia, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We’re an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:

• Compensation - The salary range is tied to the market for similarly benchmarked roles. The range is not an absolute, but a guide, and offers will be based on the individual candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, as well as internal peer equity. Depending upon all the preceding considerations for the final selected individual candidate, the offer may be lower or higher than the stated range: $80,000 - $100,000 USD
• Sales Commission Plan bonus
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

Veolia does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of Veolia, and no fee will be due.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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