We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Sustainability Expert- Sales Phase to join our global Sales Airports team. This role is critical to ensuring timely, high-quality responses to the growing volume of sustainability-related requests across global sales projects. The successful candidate will act as the “Sustainability Thermometer” within Sales Airports, driving consistent messaging, proactive engagement, and strategic improvements in our sustainability communications.
Key Responsibilities:Support Sales Teams Globally
Respond to sustainability-related customer queries and tender documentation with tailored, high-quality input.Gap Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Analyze recurring sustainability questions, identify gaps in current responses, and lead initiatives to improve our messaging and approach.Quarterly Reporting
Create and maintain quarterly reports on sustainability-related requests received from global sales teams.Sales Material Development
Produce compelling and informative sales materials focused on sustainability topics.Life Cycle Assessment Tool Support
Contribute to the development and rollout of the Life Cycle Assessment tool, including emissions calculations for projects.Training & Enablement
Train sales engineers worldwide to effectively address sustainability inquiries and integrate sustainability into their sales approach.Market Insight & Strategic Positioning
Maintain a global understanding of market needs and trends in sustainability, ensuring our positioning remains competitive and aligned with customer expectations.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, or related field.
- Proven experience in sales with a strong focus on sustainability.
- Familiarity with Life Cycle Assessment methodologies and tools.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Top Skills
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.
