New Job - Assistant Account Manager (Technical Sales) - London

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Assistant Account Manager to drive technical sales in a vibrant and diverse environment. This role involves managing customer relationships across Europe, developing business strategies, and collaborating with global teams. You'll be the key liaison between clients and the company, ensuring customer satisfaction while exploring new opportunities. With a focus on engineering and technology, this position offers a unique chance to thrive in a multicultural setting. If you're passionate about sales and technology, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Comprehensive Private Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Home Office Allowance

Commuting Allowance

Wellness Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Sales/Account Management role in a Technical or Engineering environment.
• Fluency in English with strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all sales functions for customers in Europe in coordination with the sales team.
• Develop business opportunities and provide quotations to customers.
• Prepare forecasts and reports based on available knowledge.

Skills

Sales

Account Management

Technical Knowledge

Engineering

Manufacturing

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Engineering Qualifications

Job description

Your New Job Title: Assistant Account Manager (Technical Sales)

Your New Salary: £45-50k per annum

Benefits: Comprehensive Private Health & Dental Insurance. Excellent allowance for home office, commuting, wellness & healthy eating. Exclusive Employee discount scheme.

Skills: Sales, Account Management, Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing

Location: Central London/Hybrid (1 day minimum in office per week) /Travel (7 days in month)

Job status: Permanent

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Start date: ASAP

Who You'll Be Working for: High technology manufacturer and distributor.

Assistant Account Manager (Technical Sales) - What You'll be Doing Each Day:

Management of all sales functions for individual customers in Europe, in close co-ordination with the Head of Sales and Applications Engineering team as well as colleagues worldwide.

Assistant Account Manager (Technical Sales) - Responsibilities:

• Direct communication with customers to develop existing business including any new opportunities as the key window between the customer and the company.
• Collection of information from the customer to assist in strategy development and implementation in co-ordination with offices worldwide as part of global account management teams. This should include proposals on appropriate pricing.
• Provision of quotations to customers.
• Co-ordination with Supply Chain Department to ensure appropriate support.
• Co-ordination with Applications Engineering to implement strategies and solve any issues for individual accounts.
• Preparation of presentations and co-ordination of customer meetings including organization of travel requirements.
• Preparation of forecasts and budgets based on all available knowledge.
• Preparation of periodically required reports.
• Investigation and development of potential new accounts as required.

Assistant Account Manager (Technical Sales) - Skills you'll need to succeed:

• Experience in a Sales/Account Management role that is in a Technical, Engineering or Manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in the English language with strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to present materials in front of an audience.
• Engineering qualifications or experience.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills including strong active listening skills.
• Ability / availability to travel extensively.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.

People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.