Junior Key Account Manager / Sales Administator

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Key Account Manager / Sales Administrator to support our B2B sales team in the automotive sector, specifically in braking pads. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a Key Account Manager role. You’ll start with back-office and support tasks and gradually take on more responsibility in customer-facing roles.

This is a great fit if you're hands-on, eager to learn, and ready to grow into a sales-focused career in a fast-paced, international environment.

Location : Barcelona (Spain) or Mondovì (Italy)

Languages : English is mandatory. German and any additional EU languages are a strong plus.

What You’ll Do 1. Sales Support & Admin

Help the Key Account Managers with daily tasks like data entry and contract management

Prepare sales materials : quotes, presentations, pricing sheets

Coordinate responses to customer requests and questions

2. Order & Inventory Management

Process and follow up on orders from OEM and Tier 1 clients

Track delivery times and inventory with supply chain and logistics teams

Communicate proactively with customers about their order status

3. Customer Account Support

Join meetings with clients : take notes, prepare agendas, and follow up on actions

Assist in analyzing and reporting on customer account performance

Learn the ins and outs of key accounts to eventually manage them directly

4. Reporting & Insights

Create regular sales reports for the team

Monitor key sales metrics like order accuracy and delivery timelines

Work with marketing on competitive analysis and account planning

5. CRM Management

Keep customer information updated in the CRM system

Log interactions, track opportunities, and maintain data accuracy

Use CRM tools to support your team and provide valuable insights

6. Market & Competitor Research

Stay up to date on trends in the automotive industry

Research competitors and identify potential new opportunities

Support marketing and account teams with relevant data

7. Improve Processes

Look for ways to make sales and customer service processes more efficient

Work with teams like logistics, finance, and product to improve operations

8. Grow Into Account Management

Take part in training to build your skills in B2B sales and product knowledge

Shadow experienced Account Managers during calls and visits

Progress toward managing your own customer accounts

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or similar

1–2 years of experience in sales support or sales admin (automotive or manufacturing a plus)

Strong attention to detail and organization

Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); CRM knowledge is a plus

Good communication skills — written and verbal

Comfortable working with numbers and analyzing sales data

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