Graduate 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 RoleAs a GraduateSales 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 graduatelooking 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 & BenefitsMonday Thursday:8.30am 5.00pmFriday: 8.30am 1.30pm25 days holiday + bank holidaysBenefits include:Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)Life assurance (4x salary)Permanent Health InsuranceSubsidised canteenDiscounted gym membershipDiscounts across 100s of UK retailersEmployee Assistance ProgrammeHybrid workingFlexible start/finish timesKey ResponsibilitiesSupport the management and development of existing customer accountsAssist with identifying and qualifying sales growth opportunitiesPrepare quotations, proposals and customer documentationMaintain accurate forecasts, pipeline updates and account recordsAct as a first point of contact for routine customer enquiriesCoordinate with internal departments to ensure timely issue resolutionParticipate in customer meetings, reviews and presentationsSupport monthly and quarterly business review preparationMonitor market trends, customer activity and product developmentsAssist with order follow-up, pricing checks and lead trackingSupport account planning and reporting activitiesWhat Were Looking ForStrong communication and relationship-building skillsCommercial awareness and interest in sales/account managementHighly organised with strong attention to detailProactive approach with strong time management capabilityComfortable working cross-functionally within a manufacturing environmentGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to analyse and interpret basic commercial data and reporting metricsPreferred Experience & QualificationsPrevious experience in sales support, customer service, account coordination or inside salesExposure to automotive, construction/agriculture or material handling sectors would be advantageousFamiliarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce or DynamicsDegree (or equivalent) in Business, Engineering, Marketing or a related fieldAmbition to progress into a full Account Management role over timeTPBN1_UKTJ