Sales Manager England

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Sales Manager England

Hendrik Veder Group Scotland

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What is required?

  • SVQ Level 3 or HNC Level 3
  • 2-5 years of relevant work experience
  • Commercial skills and ability to learn
  • Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing
  • Strongly self-motivated, an excellent communicator and a team player

What will you get?

  • GBP 35,000 - 50,000 gross per annum (depending on knowledge and experience)
  • 40-hour working week
  • 20 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays
  • Training and support in all aspects of lifting and rigging
  • Potential bonus, car allowance, phone and flexible working from home

What will you do?

  • 50% Client engagement and sales activities
  • 30% Sales planning and administration
  • 20% Meetings and collaboration

This vacancy has been created based on interviews with employees to help you get a realistic preview of the job.

Vacancy

As Sales Manager England at Hendrik Veder Group, you are responsible for driving sales growth in the Manufacturing & Solutions division, focusing primarily on the English market while being based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Irrespective of your home location in the UK, we expect you to be 25% of your time in our Aberdeen Office. Your role involves acquiring orders from existing and new customers in the Marine and Industry Business in accordance with agreed sales targets, identifying potential clients, and developing relationships that align with Hendrik Veder Group’s strategy to maximize sales potential. You will issue offers, negotiate contracts, and draw up an annual marketing and sales plan with concrete objectives and activities. This position requires you to oversee projects from announcement to completion, spending approximately 25-50% of your time traveling throughout England.

You will collaborate closely with the Business Development Manager Marine & Industry England, who works remotely and spends part of their time in Aberdeen. Additionally, you will be part of a dedicated Sales team that includes another Manager of Business Development for England, two Sales Managers based in Aberdeen, and five Inside Sales professionals.

If you enjoy being on the road and are driven by sales while building client relationships, and you don’t mind working independently, then this is the job for you.

Working week

Sales Manager England

On an enjoyable workday, you meet with a new client eager to discuss expanding their business. You present the products and explore ways to deepen the partnership.

On a less enjoyable workday, you deal with an unhappy client frustrated by a delay in our delivery. You must manage their concerns while working to resolve the issue promptly.

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    • Visiting existing client to discuss needs and explore order opportunities
    • Meeting potential client to present products and services
    • Lunch
    • Preparing quotes and negotiate contracts with new clients
    • Updating sales orders and activities in CRM
    • Visiting client to discuss product needs and feedback
    • Following up on leads with potential clients via phone
    • Preparing sales administration and CRM updates
    • Meeting with Business Development Manager to discuss strategy

Firsthand experience

In this role, you often rely on the Aberdeen team to meet client needs for the production and transportation of products. What do you do?

To ensure a smooth operation, you maintain close communication with the team in Aberdeen throughout the project lifecycle. You discuss production schedules, delivery timelines, and any specific client requirements to align efforts effectively. By actively addressing potential issues and sharing updates, you minimize the risk of miscommunication. This way, when a client reaches out with questions, you can confidently provide accurate information, ensuring their satisfaction and reinforcing a strong working relationship.

Working at Hendrik Veder Group

Hendrik Veder Group, established in 1800 and based in the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom, specializes in steel wire and fibre rope solutions for the offshore and maritime industries. The company offers a wide range of products, including heavy lift slings and grommets, alongside services like spooling and equipment reconditioning. With a strong European presence and global distribution, Hendrik Veder Group ensures rapid response times and multilingual communication.

Committed to quality and safety, the company continuously improves its products and processes to adapt to the dynamic marketplace. Training and partnership are central to its operations, aiming to exceed customer expectations. For those interested in careers at a firm that blends historical legacy with innovative practices, Hendrik Veder provides a unique and rewarding environment.

Hendrik Veder Group's ambition is to make the offshore and maritime sectors more sustainable. They work alongside their forward-thinking clients to achieve sustainability through innovation. The result is new, cost-effective solutions based on inventory management, maintenance and a circulal approach to raw materials. At Hendrik Veder Group, sustainability and savings go hand in hand.

  • HQ in Rotterdam (The Netherlands)
  • Active in The Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom
  • 15% / 85%
  • Average age is 35 years old
  • 90 employees in the Netherlands
  • 145 employees worldwide
  • Work from home on occasions after approval of your Manager

Colleagues

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Derkjan (57) - Sales Manager Manufacturing & Solutions

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Hendrik Veder Group is a classic Dutch company well known in the maritime world. It's exciting to be part of large projects, mainly offshore.

What was your previous job?
Branch Manager MME Group

What do you do in your spare time?
Water sports

Jolieke (32) - Inside Sales Account Manager

Why did you decide to work for this company?
I previously worked for Van der Lee Rope Factory, which was acquired by Hendrik Veder Group a few years ago. Due to the longer commute, I hesitated about staying, but after a few weeks, I built a great relationship with my new colleagues and realized this was the right place for me. It's an environment where hard work is valued, communication is direct, and there's also room for humor.

What was your previous job?
Sales - Van der Lee Rope Factory

What do you do in your spare time?
Playing tennis, being a mom

Sidney (52) - Account Manager

Why did you decide to work for this company?
Hendrik Veder is a company that supplies and manufactures materials for the maritime industry. I've been active in the maritime sector for years and was searching for a company that doesn't just sell services but also provides tangible products and materials, often the size of trucks or even larger. That fascinates me. I enjoy being able to supply these types of materials. At Hendrik Veder Group, we're closely connected to the customer and the product, so it's not just a regular office job. You're involved with the company and the product, which gives you a good understanding of what you're working with. The team is excellent, and I have a strong connection with the people who work here. I sensed that during the initial interviews, and it turned out to be true.

What was your previous job?
Account Manager at Royal IHC

What do you do in your spare time?
Being outdoors a lot: hiking, skiing, and spending time on and around the water

Esther (54) - Financial Director

Why did you decide to work for this company?
In my previous job, I worked for a large company with its finance department based in the USA. Advancing my career in the Netherlands wasn't an option. Hendrik Veder Group is also an international company but smaller in scale, which allows me to be involved in all business processes across various entities. I love that I can contribute to the company's development in growth, sustainability, and IT.

What was your previous job?
Project Controller and Fixed Asset Coordinator EMEA

What do you do in your spare time?
(Road) cycling, hiking, and playing the piano

Tom (25) - Finance Assistant in the Finance Department

Why did you decide to work for this company?
While studying, I was looking for a job to fill my free time and found an administrative role that would complement my studies well. I found Hendrik Veder Group to be the ideal employer to balance both because they provided the flexibility I needed for my studies. After the initial interview, it was clear that it was a good match, and within two weeks, I had started working here.

What was your previous job?
Student

What do you do in your spare time?
Padel, fitness, running, soccer

Application process

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Face to face meeting in Aberdeen office with MD, Ops manager, Sales Manager Aberdeen, and BDM
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