Sales Manager - Parcel

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Bupa Medical Cover

YuLife wellbeing membership

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. is seeking a Sales Manager for Parcel in the UK. The role combines strategic UK parcel market engagement with hands-on tender leadership, driving value-based solutions for customers and managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver compelling proposals.

You will negotiate terms with the Contracts Manager, present integrated solutions, and foster strong relationships across UK and global departments to exceed customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of the UK parcel market and/or customer operations.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Willingness to undertake European travel when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow relationships with key parcel customers in the UK.
• Lead and manage matrixed teams during tender processes for sales opportunities.
• Lead multi-disciplined teams to define scope, design, and programme look ahead.
• Collaborate with UK Contracts Manager to negotiate terms for project opportunities.
• Present solutions to customers, including pricing, products, and layouts.
• Foster cross-department collaboration to exceed customer expectations.

Skills

Automation experience

UK parcel market knowledge

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Interpret drawings

European travel readiness

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

## Sales Manager - ParcelApplylocations: Birminghamtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: August 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR35749### Job TitleSales Manager - Parcel### Job Description**Reports to:** Parcel Sales Group Leader**Location:** UK Remote/Birmingham – with some travel**Contract Type:** Permanent**Introduction to role**Vanderlande is the global market leader in sorting systems for parcel and postal solutions and baggage handling systems for airports. The company is also a leading supplier of warehouse automation. Vanderlande has an excellent reputation for reliable project and service delivery, innovation, market awareness and a strong customer focus. We are dedicated to improving our customers’ business processes and competitive position.**Role Responsibilities**The Parcel Sales Manager will work within the UK Parcel Solutions Team, who play a key role in growing our existing accounts as well as generating new business. This role will make an important contribution to our sales success. Your focus is to build and develop strong relationships with our customers and work to ensure that solutions and proposals are developed to meet the customer needs and offer the best value-add solution and service.Your responsibilities and activities will include:* Develop and grow relationships with key parcel customers in the UK* Lead and manage matrixed teams during the tender process for sales opportunities (project and service).* Lead and manage multi-disciplined teams to support scope definition, design and programme look ahead and to determine the right solution to meet the customer needs and offer the best value-add.* Work closely with the UK Contracts Manager in negotiating terms and conditions for project opportunities.* Lead presentations of solutions to the customer, including pricing, products and systems layout and how the proposed system or service will operate to meet their commercial requirements.* Create effective working relationships with all departments both in the UK and globally (as required e.g. NEME, India) to ensure that customer expectations are exceeded.**Role Qualification and Skills*** Previous experience automation, in an Engineering or Manufacturing environment* Preferred knowledge of the UK parcel market and/or customer operations* Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills* The ability to interpret drawings is essential* Flexibility to undertake European travel as and when required* Experience using Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word**What we offer*** 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 Where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts**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.### About Us**Aspire. Grow. Achieve.** ***Together***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.