Sales Manager

Vanomobil is al meer dan 35 jaar dé referentie in de Belgische campersector. Als familiaal groeibedrijf zijn ze gespecialiseerd in de verkoop, verhuur, service en accessoires van motorhomes, campervans en minicampers. Doorheen de jaren bouwde de organisatie een sterke naam op in de sector, met één duidelijke ambitie: klanten een zorgeloze totaalbeleving bieden, van eerste kennismaking tot vele jaren reisplezier.

De hoofdzetel in Deerlijk vormt het operationele hart van de organisatie en telt 50 FTE's. Here come all core activities: klantadvies, aftersales, technische service én ondersteunende diensten. Additionally, Vanomobil is also active from branches in Hoogstraten, Lokeren and Aarschot.

With an offer of 11 strong brands and an inventory of about 600 motorhomes and campervans, Vanomobil offers customers an exceptionally large choice. Behind this strong market position stands an organization with a clear ambition to grow further, professionalise and strengthen its teams even more together.

To support the further growth of the organization, Vanomobil is looking for a Commercial Manager who raises the commercial operation in Deerlijk, Lokeren and Aarschot to a higher level. A strategic key role for someone who likes to be close to the sales floor, strengthens sales teams, and at the same time contributes to the commercial future of Vanomobil.

Jouw functie

As Commercial Manager, you ensure a clear commercial direction within Vanomobil and strengthen the collaboration between the sales teams in the different branches.

You translate the commercial strategy of Vanomobil into a concrete approach on the floor and ensure that this is also effectively applied. You are in charge of the daily steering and development of the commercial operation, where you bring structure, keep clear agreements and support the sales teams to provide customers in every branch with the same professional Vanomobil experience.

You work closely with the management and are the connecting link between sales, purchase, marketing, aftersales, administration, workshop, and the different brands that Vanomobil works with.

Concretely it means that you:

• the commercial results are tracked and translated into concrete actions and improvement points.
• coaches the sales teams, motivates, and guides them in their daily operation.
• ensures knowledge sharing and cooperation between the different branches.
• keeps an eye on optimal use of inventory and commercial actions around models and brands.
• provides input for purchase decisions based on market information, sales results and customer feedback.
• keeps an eye on the quality of CRM, lead-follow up, and file management.
• helps ensure a professional showroom operation and customer experience.

You are a commercial leader who takes energy from strengthening teams, improving commercial operation and creating cooperation across different branches. You combine a strong commercial drive with a strategic outlook and a human-focused approach. You sense what is happening on the floor, understand the needs of customers and know how to translate them into concrete actions and the commercial direction of the organization.

Je beschikt over:

• a master diploma or an equivalent level of thinking by experience
• experience in a commercial leadership role and coaching sales teams
• the ability to connect people, motivate, and bring them into a joint approach
• a strong commercial and analytical mindset with focus on results
• the maturity to switch between sales teams, management, and external partners
• a hands-on mentality combined with strategic insight
• Experience in automotive, premium retail, recreation or another advice-driven sales environment is a must. Knowledge of motorhomes is included. Your commercial maturity, leadership and interest in the product make the difference.
• A key role in further commercial professionalisation of Vanomobil, with direct impact on the growth and operation of the organization. In this role, you also work on Saturday and have a day off during the week.
• A unique opportunity to shape the commercial future of Vanomobil and realise a uniform commercial approach across different branches.
• Great autonomy and responsibility to implement commercial improvements and further develop teams
• A warm, family-oriented and strongly growing organization with short decision-making lines and an open culture.
• A place within the strategic management team and close collaboration with the CEO.
• A competitive salary package in line with your experience, complemented by extra-legal benefits.