Account Manager, EU Sales Team

Account Manager – EU Sales Team Location: Glouestershire Our Client A global market leader with a heritage spanning over 100 years, specialising in advanced fuel systems, electrical systems and aftermarket solutions that support cleaner, more efficient mobility and industrial applications. With thousands of employees worldwide and operations across multiple continents, the business is committed to powering a more sustainable future while fostering an inclusive, collaborative and forward-thinking culture. The Opportunity We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Account Manager to be the prime commercial interface between the business and our customers. This person will be the internal ‘customer champion’ working cross functionally to and leading commercial topics in a timely and professional manner to achieve both customer satisfaction and sales and profitability growth. The individual will manage customer relationships, turning them into future growth opportunities, and ultimately building lasting relationships with our customers. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and commercially driven Account Manager to act as the primary customer interface across Europe. You will build strong customer partnerships, champion customer needs internally, and drive commercial success through strategic account management and new business development. This role will suit someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, excels in building relationships and can confidently engage in technical and commercial discussions. Key Responsibilities Act as the main commercial contact for key customers Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships Understand and articulate the value of complex technical products Develop and deliver annual and monthly sales forecasts Identify and pursue new business growth opportunities Lead quotations, commercial proposals and contract negotiations Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations Support commercial governance, quality, compliance and regulatory processes Participate in site and customer visits (UK and international travel required) Skills & Experience Essential 3+ years’ Account Management experience Strong communication, organisational and presentation skills Ability to work under pressure, multitask and make informed decisions Commercial mindset with strategic and tactical thinking capability Self-motivated, confident and adaptable approach Desirable Automotive sector experience (OEM or Tier supplier) Degree in Engineering or Business Experience building value propositions and business cases Attributes Energetic, flexible and proactive Professional and confident communicator Collaborative and able to build internal and external networks Strong sense of accountability and personal ownership What’s on Offer Competitive salary & benefits package Hybrid working model Career development and global mobility opportunities Access to professional learning and development programmes Supportive environment committed to innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement Additional Information Role requires ability to travel domestically and overseas Must be authorised to work full-time in the country of application Equal opportunity employer Safety-first culture with comprehensive training provided If you are passionate about building strong customer relationships, driving commercial growth and contributing to sustainable innovation, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a global manufacturing and technology leader. Please send your cv in confidence to Com1