Junior Sales Account Manager

Are you looking to develop your career in sales and account management within a global manufacturing business? Do you enjoy building relationships, supporting customers and working within a commercially focused environment?

DENSO is a global mobility supplier developing advanced technology and components for leading vehicle manufacturers worldwide.

At DENSO Marston Ltd in Shipley, West Yorkshire, we design and manufacture high-performance heat exchange units and cooling modules for OEMs across the off-highway construction, agricultural and power generation sectors.

The Role As a Junior Sales Account Manager, you will support the management and growth of existing customer accounts, working closely with Account Managers and Applications Engineering teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

This is an excellent development opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to build a long-term career in account management and commercial sales within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment.

The role will involve customer interaction, sales coordination, forecasting, reporting and supporting business growth initiatives across UK and European markets. Travel within the UK and Europe will be required.

Working Hours & Benefits

Monday – Thursday: 8.30am – 5.00pm Friday: 8.30am – 1.30pm

25 days holiday + bank holidays Benefits include:

Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

Life assurance (4x salary)

Permanent Health Insurance

Subsidised canteen

Discounted gym membership

Discounts across 100s of UK retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Flexible start/finish times

Key Responsibilities

Support the management and development of existing customer accounts

Assist with identifying and qualifying sales growth opportunities

Prepare quotations, proposals and customer documentation

Maintain accurate forecasts, pipeline updates and account records

Act as a first point of contact for routine customer enquiries

Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely issue resolution

Participate in customer meetings, reviews and presentations

Support monthly and quarterly business review preparation

Monitor market trends, customer activity and product developments

Assist with order follow-up, pricing checks and lead tracking

Support account planning and reporting activities

What We’re Looking For

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness and interest in sales/account management

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Proactive approach with strong time management capability

Comfortable working cross-functionally within a manufacturing environment

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Ability to analyse and interpret basic commercial data and reporting metrics

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

Previous experience in sales support, customer service, account coordination or inside sales

Exposure to automotive, construction/agriculture or material handling sectors would be advantageous

Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce or Dynamics

Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Engineering, Marketing or a related field

Ambition to progress into a full Account Management role over time