Junior Account Manager

About the Role

We are recruiting for an established automotive manufacturing client seeking a motivated and commercially minded Junior Technical Account Manager to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in manufacturing, engineering, technical sales or account support who is looking to develop their career.

Working closely with Key Account Managers, you will manage customer enquiries, coordinate RFQs, prepare accurate quotations and support new business opportunities. You will liaise with Engineering, Manufacturing and Purchasing teams to ensure customer requirements are understood and competitive quotations are delivered on time.

The position offers excellent development opportunities, with a clear pathway towards becoming a Key Account Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage customer RFQs from initial enquiry through to quotation submission.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Work with internal departments to prepare accurate component costings and quotations.
• Maintain customer portals, quotation records and RFQ tracking.
• Support Key Account Managers with customer enquiries, meetings and commercial activities.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Ensure quotations are submitted accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Support new business opportunities and continuous improvement activities.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, technical sales or account management.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a customer-focused approach.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience within automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of component costing, sheet metal pressings or fabrication.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and customer portals.
• Understanding of APQP, PPAP or IATF 16949.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £35,000–£40,000, dependent on experience.
• Working hours of 8:00am–4:00pm.
• Opportunity to develop within an established automotive manufacturing business.
• Training and mentoring from experienced Key Account Managers.
• Clear career progression into a Key Account Manager role.

Apply Now

If you have a technical or manufacturing background, strong commercial awareness and are looking to develop your career in account management, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.