Sales Manager

Start your career as a Sales Manager at Vopak and be responsible for managing the accounts of existing customers, thereby maximizing the revenues and profitability of their contracts for Vopak’s services within the assigned  product/ market combination(s); identifies and engages potential customers; transforms  commercial leads into contracts. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as Sales Manager at Vopak.

What will you do as a Sales Manager?

As a Sales Manager, you will manage contracts and customer relationships within the scope of the existing services portfolio of Vopak, with profitable and sustainable results. You will also represent the customers’ interests in the internal Operational and Customer Service organization.

What do we offer you?

• A market-based salary depending on your experience and knowledge and attractive bonuses

• Various growth opportunities

What do we expect from you as a Sales Manager?

• Bachelor's degree

• Good understanding of financial concepts

• Minimum of 5 years commercial or business development experience in the petroleum, petrochemical sector and associated industries

• Experience working with (international) customers

• Ability to influence and negotiate

• Current knowledge of local market and regulatory conditions in the petroleum and/or petrochemical sector

• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

•  Ability to multitask

• Project and business development

Your core responsibilities are:

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding the overall revenues/ profitability objectives  within the assigned product/ market combination(s)

• Understands the needs, desires and requirements of customers and translates those  into (additional) services 

• Identifies and targets new markets and customers  

• Develops and implements marketing/ sales plans for (existing and new) customer  growth and increased market share (revenues and sustainable profitability) ∙ Systematically analyzes contracts, including revenue analysis and determination of  fair market value for services offered, including commercial and business risks ∙ Negotiates and drafts proposals and contracts, including value and pricing  optimization 

• Identifies and contributes to business development and capital investment projects

• Works closely with other customer/ account responsible persons within the assigned  product/ market combination(s) within the Vopak network 

• Follows and adheres to the company's sales methodology 

• Prepares proposals and contracts in accordance with company standards and  policies 

• Contributes to delivery of revenue, financial and investment forecasting and  periodical budget cycle

• Responsible for maintaining and increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty

• Develops and maintains relationship with new and existing customers ∙ Identifies and develops service improvement initiatives  

• Represents the customers’ interests in the internal Operational and Customer  Service organization 

• Manages the customer credit status and accounts receivable together with the  internal Finance departments 

• Oversees and assists complaint handling and satisfactory dispute resolution for the  assigned customer portfolio

• Responsible for understanding the dynamics in the assigned product/ market  combination(s) and translating these in actionable information

• Works with and coordinates internal and external market and business intelligence  resources to understand and develop views on local markets, customers and  competitors  

• Evaluates industry trends, client needs, expansion opportunities and competitive  threats to support strategic decisions 

• Monitors commercial performance for the assigned product/ market combination(s)

• Uses, maintains and assures data quality the Customer Relationship Metrics (CRM)  or other databases to input and share relevant market, customer information and  inquiries

Want to start as Sales Manager at Vopak?

We are interested in learning more about you. To send your application, click the 'apply' button. For more information about the vacancy, please email [email protected]

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This Job Description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may cover other related duties to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The successful candidate will be awarded a local employment contract.