Sales Operations Specialist/Manager (A40095)

ECARX; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company in Chessington is seeking a Sales Coordinator. This role involves supporting sales opportunity management, analyzing demand fluctuations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering and has experience in an automotive Tier-1 environment. Strong analytical and Excel skills are necessary. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic industry with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive Tier-1 environment preferred.
• Familiarity with OEM systems is a plus.
• Capable of managing multiple topics concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Support sales opportunity management and forecasting.
• Analyze demand fluctuations and report discrepancies.
• Manage internal documentation and sales contract workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support sales opportunity management, advancement, and sales forecasting with respect to targets.
• Support sales forecasting and volume planning by collecting customer data and aligning with internal production planning/logistics.
• Analyze demand fluctuations and report to relevant departments.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining price files and quotations in alignment with cost breakdowns and margins.
• Manage price changes, indexations, and related documentation across customer systems and internal ERP tools.
• Track and implement agreed price adjustments (e.g., due to raw material cost fluctuation or volume changes).
• Maintain sales dashboards, KPIs, and regular reporting (e.g., turnover, price variance, volumes by platform).
• Monitor order intake versus forecast and highlight major gaps or deviations.
• Assist with sales budget and long-term planning preparation.
• Assist in market research and reporting.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with program managers, logistics, finance, and engineering to ensure customer needs are met.
• Support project changes and new program launches from a sales process standpoint (e.g., SOP planning, EOP ramp-down coordination).
• Handle internal documentation and workflows related to sales approvals and contract management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in automotive Tier-1 environment; direct OEM interaction is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills; familiarity with ERP and OEM systems.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling multiple ongoing topics.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work across departments.

Location: Chessington, England, United Kingdom

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