Sales Manager

Sales Manager

Full-Time 50000 - 65000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Vanderlande Industries B.V.

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead sales initiatives and build strong relationships with key airport customers.
  • Company: Join Vanderlande, a global leader in automated material handling systems.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 28 days leave, Bupa medical cover, and career progression opportunities.
  • Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we welcome all applicants.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic environment while driving innovation in the airport sector.
  • Qualifications: Experience in airport markets and strong organisational skills are preferred.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.

As one of the global market leaders in the design, manufacture, installation and service of automated material handling systems and related services, Vanderlande has an excellent reputation in the market for reliable project and service delivery, innovation, customer focus and strong market awareness. Key markets include Airports and Parcel solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Support a safe working environment by actively championing and exemplifying a safety-first culture.
  • Develop and grow relationships with key airport customers in the U.K.
  • For large tenders assist the Senior Sales Manager to ensure we produce high-quality tenders that meet the customer’s needs and offer best value.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams on smaller projects or services, ensuring clear scope, accurate pricing, and program timelines that meet customer expectations.
  • Deliver presentations to the customer, including pricing and how the proposed system or service will operate to meet their business requirements.
  • Foster strong and collaborative working relationships with all departments both in the UK and globally (as required e.g. NEME, India).
  • Inspire and guide the team to complete deliverables safely, on time, to budget and to the required quality standards.
  • Utilise procurement and contract manager resources to ensure robust sub-contract pricing with appropriate allowances for T & C's.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience within market segments preferred (Airports)
  • Knowledge of NEC and other forms of contract
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate and prioritise multiple opportunities within a fast-moving environment

Benefits

  • 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
  • Bupa Medical Cover
  • YuLife – Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers
  • A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities of career progression.
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Yellow Nest is a salary exchange scheme that reduces childcare costs for parents and employers
  • Pension with Aviva
  • Access to Achievers an award-winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise your coworkers

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore, any reasonable adjustments can be made to support your application.

Sales Manager employer: Vanderlande Industries B.V.

Vanderlande is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London Heathrow, where innovation and customer focus drive our success. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide numerous career progression opportunities, comprehensive benefits including Bupa Medical Cover and a cycle to work scheme, and a culture that champions safety and collaboration across global teams. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring every voice is heard and every contribution is recognised.

Vanderlande Industries B.V.

Contact Details:

Vanderlande Industries B.V. Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Sales Manager

Relationship Management
Tender Preparation
Project Leadership
Presentation Skills
Collaboration
Safety Culture Advocacy
Commercial Acumen