Junior Business Developer/Account Manager

TransPerfect; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service provider is seeking a Sales Account Manager in Barcelona. This role involves developing new business relationships in the Automotive sector and managing existing accounts. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and at least one year of experience in sales or account management. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement. An understanding of the corporate landscape and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent.
• Superior written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Previous Sales/Business Development/Account Management experience (1 year).
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Motivated with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop an effective understanding of TransPerfect's services.
• Identify prospective customers for sales activities.
• Manage pricing and contractual issues.
• Take proactive measures to solve problems.
• Perform special projects or duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Motivated attitude

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sales Account Manager is responsible for developing new business relationships, in this instance specifically with clients principally in the Automotive/Corporate sector, and serving as the first level of support to prospective and existing clients. The role will be a split of approximately 60% of the time farming (managing and growing existing accounts) and 40% hunting (full sales cycle from prospection to onboarding of new clients and consequent ongoing account management of these accounts).

Position responsibilities:

• Develop an effective understanding of the capability, benefits and competitive advantages of TransPerfect’s services
• Identify prospective customers and individual organizations to focus on sales activities
• Develop new client relationships via cold calling, internet, and trade shows
• In coordination with Sales Management, identify, qualify, develop and close sales opportunities
• Promote and educate clients regarding TransPerfect’s services
• Provide customer support and manage client expectations in liaison with the Production team
• Manage and control pricing and contractual issues by developing a thorough understanding of company procedures
• Cross-sell and upsell various services and solutions into various departments within the client´s company with an eye to optimize account profitability
• Take an active role in learning about each client’s industry, business needs and company culture to identify new business opportunities and provide a high level of service
• Perform other special projects or duties when required

Essential skills and experience required:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent
• Superior written and spoken communication skills in English
• Previous Sales/Business Development/Account Management/Customer Service experience (1 year)
• Ability to build and maintain relationships
• Motivated with a proactive attitude
• Results-driven, ability to work independently and take ownership
• Good analytical skills needed to project revenues, monitor budgets and other necessary calculations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Interest in Strategic Business Development and/or Client Services/Account Management as a long-term career path
• Most importantly, the ideal candidate must demonstrate ability to: multitask in a fast-paced environment, work well with people from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures, build strategic relationships with clients and co-workers, work as part of a team, take active measures to solve problems and commit to a high level of service

Desired skills and experience:

• Professional experience working within a corporate role for clients within the Automotive sector
• Professional working proficiency in German is strongly desirable, with any other additional languages being a plus too

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We celebrate diversity as one of our core values and we have a clear goal: to be an inclusive workplace where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and do their best work. Together with passionate, creative and collaborative colleagues, we are working to ensure accessibility is for everyone.

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