Effective April 1, 2026, Toyota Automated Logistics brings together Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business, and viastore under one unified brand. During this transition phase, parts of our recruitment activities and communication may still be conducted via legacy company systems and email domains.
At a glance:
In order to keep pace with the current and expected future growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Sales Engineer in our Toyota Automated Logistics, sales Engineering team developing warehouse solutions.
Together with the Business Development Manager and other team members you’ll make a key contribution to the sales success in the pre-contract phase of a project. You will become a leading member of the sales engineering team
Your impact:
- Advanced level of ability to independently identify, analyse and translate customer requirements and data into the right logistic solution, concept and business cases
- Be the lead for technical and concept specifications during the tender process consulting on complex technical and business issues to develop innovative solutions using automation equipment from both the Company and preferred suppliers.
- Responsible for developing a solution that has a wining return for the customer and commercially competitive.
- Manage all bidding process independently for large projects. These activities include planning, HLC, procurement, pricing and also managing internal acceptance with engineering and operations.
- Present the preferred technical solution to the customer, including pricing, products and systems layout and how the proposed system will operate to meet their commercial requirements
- Produce final documentation and submit contract to customer
- Manage the handover process from the sales team to the project execution team.
- Use experience to contribute to sales strategy, product developments and knowledge development internally
- Focus and drive to deliver proposals and dares to take calculated risks
- Working as a senior member of the sales engineering team to lead multiple projects and coach other sales engineers
- Among others continuous improvement activities, develop and implement tooling, standard concepts and training.
What makes you a great fit?
- Upper class or master’s degree level in a relevant Engineering discipline,
- Previous experience in the automated material handling industry.
- Experience in working within an international professional environment, preferably a project organization
- Very strong data analysis and problem-solving skills (advanced user in Excel)
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- A strong team player and able to build an excellent rapport with customers.
What you can look forward to:
- 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
- Aviva 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
- 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.
Who we are:
At Toyota Automated Logistics, you actively shape the future of intelligent intralogistics. As part of Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO), we are a global partner for integrated warehouse automation solutions. Founded in April 2026, we bring together the strengths of Bastian Solutions, viastore, and Vanderlande’s warehousing business under one unified brand.
Together, we develop scalable automation systems, intelligent software, and end‑to‑end services across the entire lifecycle for customers around the world. Our ambition is clear: to set industry benchmarks and actively shape the future of intralogistics.
Diversity & Inclusion:
At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request.
Skills Required
- Upper-class or master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline
- Previous experience in the automated material handling industry
- Experience working in an international professional environment
- Experience working within a project organization
- Very strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong teamwork and customer relationship-building skills
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanderlande and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanderlande.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with day‑one eligibility in many U.S. roles and employer‑paid protections that reduce out‑of‑pocket exposure. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision are a clear strength.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
Vanderlande Insights
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market. Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation. Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
