Junior Key Account Manager / Sales Administator

Tenneco; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a proactive Junior Key Account Manager/Sales Administrator in Barcelona. This role supports the B2B sales team, focusing on sales support, order management, and customer account assistance. Ideal for someone eager to grow into a Key Account Manager role, with opportunities for training and direct account management.

Formación

• 1-2 years of experience in sales support or sales admin.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsabilidades

• Help Key Account Managers with daily tasks like data entry and contract management.
• Process and follow up on orders from OEM and Tier 1 clients.
• Create regular sales reports for the team.

Conocimientos

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organization

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

CRM

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Key Account Manager / Sales Administrator to support our B2B sales team in the automotive sector, specifically in braking pads. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a Key Account Manager role. You’ll start with back-office and support tasks and gradually take on more responsibility in customer-facing roles.

This is a great fit if you're hands-on, eager to learn, and ready to grow into a sales-focused career in a fast-paced, international environment.

Location: Barcelona (Spain) or Mondovì (Italy)
Languages: English is mandatory. German and any additional EU languages are a strong plus.

What You’ll Do 1. Sales Support & Admin

• Help the Key Account Managers with daily tasks like data entry and contract management

• Prepare sales materials: quotes, presentations, pricing sheets

• Coordinate responses to customer requests and questions

2. Order & Inventory Management

• Process and follow up on orders from OEM and Tier 1 clients

• Track delivery times and inventory with supply chain and logistics teams

• Communicate proactively with customers about their order status

3. Customer Account Support

• Join meetings with clients: take notes, prepare agendas, and follow up on actions

• Assist in analyzing and reporting on customer account performance

• Learn the ins and outs of key accounts to eventually manage them directly

4. Reporting & Insights

• Create regular sales reports for the team

• Monitor key sales metrics like order accuracy and delivery timelines

• Work with marketing on competitive analysis and account planning

5. CRM Management

• Keep customer information updated in the CRM system

• Log interactions, track opportunities, and maintain data accuracy

• Use CRM tools to support your team and provide valuable insights

6. Market & Competitor Research

• Stay up to date on trends in the automotive industry

• Research competitors and identify potential new opportunities

• Support marketing and account teams with relevant data

7. Improve Processes

• Look for ways to make sales and customer service processes more efficient

• Work with teams like logistics, finance, and product to improve operations

8. Grow Into Account Management

• Take part in training to build your skills in B2B sales and product knowledge

• Shadow experienced Account Managers during calls and visits

• Progress toward managing your own customer accounts

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or similar

• 1–2 years of experience in sales support or sales admin (automotive or manufacturing a plus)

• Strong attention to detail and organization

• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); CRM knowledge is a plus

• Good communication skills — written and verbal

• Comfortable working with numbers and analyzing sales data