Sales Director

Join our dynamic team at Vanderlande as a Sales Director, where you'll spearhead our collaboration with one of our key partners a global ecommerce giant .

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of driving business opportunities and ensuring our commitments to our key partner are consistently met, anywhere in the world. Your primary focus will be on their global parcel operations, including Sort Centers, Air network , and Last mile delivery . As part of our Global Operations team based in Veghel, you'll report directly to the VP of Sales.

Your Responsibilities:

Manage sales bids exceeding EUR 100 million, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction.

Lead internal sales project teams to develop winning proposals.

Generate leads and craft win strategies for projects, keeping our partner's dynamic nature in mind.

Develop and execute multi-year sales and marketing plans, aligned with our partner's objectives .

Act as a mature sparring partner for decision-makers at VP level, understanding and exceeding their expectations.

Drive global readiness programs and ensure a consistent approach across all regions.

Conduct monthly and quarterly meetings with our partner to align on progress and mutual business plans.

Your Department :

All business with our partner is handled through our Business Unit Warehousing, with projects and services executed via our Customer Centers in North America and Germany.

Our Global Sales team operates centrally, with a global reach, working closely with the Customer Centers.

The Global Operations department comprises experienced professionals who understand both Vanderlande's ethos and our partner's expectations.

Your colleagues bring expertise in sales, project execution, service, installation, technology, and supply chain management.

Your Profile:

Over 10 years of sales experience with.

Customer obsession and a proactive approach to building long-term relationships.

Strong team player and motivator who thrives in a cross-functional environment.

Independent, self-reliant, and results-oriented mindset.

Negotiation skills and ability to navigate different cultures .

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Global home base in Veghel with regular office presence required

Willingness to travel (including to Seattle) up to 30% of the time.

What we offer:

In the challenging and responsible position of Sales Director,you willhave the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to ourdedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joiningour profitable and growing companyyou willbe able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

This position offers a competitive salary range (excluding 8% holiday allowance).

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).

A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).

A Health & Wellbeing budget worth € 300,- per calendar year.

Company car

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 centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.

A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.

And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and drive success in our partnership, apply now to join our team at Vanderlande! For more information contact Jasmijn van den Borne via

Are you looking to develop your career and satisfy your ambitions at a company where you can aspire to new heights, enjoy personal growth and thrive on achievement ? At Vanderlande, we seek passionate and ambitious people capable of making a positive impact on our key customer projects while developing a successful and prosperous career in a challenging and rewarding international environment.

We are the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports – from London Heathrow to Singapore Changi – and in the parcel market for leading players such as UPS and FedEx. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of solutions for warehousing giants, including Walmart, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services.

If you aspire to a position of responsibility and want to make a difference by facilitating the delivery of what matters most to consumers, passengers, and businesses, the next step on your path to global opportunities is to join Vanderlande. As part of our network and unique culture of freedom and flexibility, you will be able to express yourself and become connected to our dedicated people, building strong relationships and rising to the challenge of industry-leading projects.

You will grow , take ownership and make every day better as you continue on the road to success with your spirit of adventure – and fulfill your ambitions for personal development through our Academy. Vanderlande will give you the necessary knowledge, tools, and support so that together we have the confidence and ability to exceed our customers’ expectations in over 100 countries.

To achieve our collective goals, you will seize the initiative and have a hands-on role working in a positive environment to deliver tangible, state-of-the-art products and improve the competitiveness of our highly visible customers. As an integral part of our team, you will have the enthusiasm and be driven to reach our destination before your next journey with Vanderlande begins…

So, if you would like to join a profitable and growing company that will enable you to reach your goals and focus on your future, please get in touch with us.