TENNECO

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