Sales Engineer Parcel

Are you looking to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, innovative environment? If you are nodding “yes,” then you might just be the person we are looking for at Vanderlande! Join our sales team, where you’ll have the chance to dive into exciting projects and play a key role in shaping solutions that truly make a difference.

As a Sales Engineer within Vanderlande’s Parcel sales team, you will dig deep into customers' needs from the start and transform those insights into winning technical solutions. Balancing cutting-edge technology with competitive pricing, you will create concepts that not only meet but exceed expectations.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with sales managers, tackling everything from the initial pitch to sealing the deal. Your expertise will be crucial in navigating the technical and business complexities of each project, ensuring that proposals stand out in the market. Once the project is secured, you will be the bridge to the execution team, making sure that what is promised is what is delivered.

Your responsibilities

• Work side-by-side with the sales manager to craft and execute sales tactics that hit the mark.
• Address and resolve any commercial or tactical challenges directly with the sales manager, keeping the process smooth and on track.
• Oversee and coordinate all sales engineering deliverables from the very first bid to the final handover, ensuring everything is aligned and delivered on time.
• Bring in the right technical experts to help create the most effective and innovative conceptual designs for clients.
• Stay true to the sales strategy by taking the initiative and driving actions that align with overall goals.
• Juggle multiple projects across various sales phases without missing a beat, ensuring everything moves forward seamlessly.
• Lead an internal support team including procurement, planning, concept design, and controls to ensure everyone is working towards the same vision.
• Listen closely to customer needs, analyse their requirements, and translate them into actionable solutions.
• Ensure that every procedural step is followed on time, adhering strictly to sales process checklists, so nothing falls through the cracks.

About the team

The department focuses on the development of the Global Parcel segment. Vanderlande is looking for a Sales Engineer to strengthen and grow the team.

What do we ask from you?

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in industrial, mechanical, or logistics engineering.
• You have at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• You are analytical, with a knack for solving logistics challenges.
• You are fluent in English, and if you speak German or another second language, that is a bonus.

What we offer

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health centers with a gym, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• A great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Background screening

For this position, it is possible that a background screening will be conducted. This screening can include checks such as verification of identity, qualifications or other relevant records, which may include criminal background or sanctions list checks, in accordance with internal policies and applicable laws. Any job offer may be extended under the condition that the screening does not give reason to reconsider the hiring decision. Candidates will always be informed about the process and their rights before any screening is initiated.