Junior Account Manager

Industrial Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35k–£40k depending on exp

8:00am–4:00pm working hours

Training and mentoring

Clear career progression into Key A/cm

Job summary

Industrial Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Junior Technical Account Manager for an established automotive manufacturing client. You will manage RFQs, review drawings, and work with internal teams to prepare accurate quotations while building strong customer relationships.

The role offers development toward Key Account Manager with mentoring from experienced colleagues and progression within an automotive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Desirable: Experience within automotive or industrial manufacturing.
• Desirable: Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and customer portals.

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

Manufacturing/engineering experience

Technical sales / account management

Reading engineering drawings

Analytical skills

Customer-focused communication

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

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.