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 timesKey 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 activitiesWhat 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 metricsPreferred 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