Junior Sales Account Manager

This is a development-focused position designed to prepare you to become a fully independent Sales Account Manager within ~3 years. You will receive structured training, hands‑on experience, and exposure to both Sales and Customer Service operations. You’ll support key commercial activities, contribute to process improvements, and gradually take on direct customer-facing responsibilities.

You will work closely with — and be mentored by — the sales team/European Commercial Director.

Why Join Us?

• A clear development path toward a Sales Account Manager role
• Exposure to international markets and cross‑functional teams
• A culture that values innovation, sustainability, and people
• Competitive benefits and real opportunities to grow your career

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Activities

• Track and support new customer, product, and process development initiatives
• Drive growth projects and support marketing efforts to identify new segments and opportunities
• Coordinate and help deploy sustainability-related activities
• Act as Single Point of Accountability (SPA) for selected sales & marketing tasks
• Monitor contracts, compliance, and commercial documentation

Customer Service Activities

• Participate in customer service brainstorming and problem‑solving sessions
• Provide support in issue resolution and customer communication
• Join process improvement meetings, testing, and workflow optimization
• Support additional tasks as required by the team and aligned with company policies
• Get familiar with the order entry system/process

Basic Requirements

• College degree
• Minimum 2 year of experience in a sales role, or 5+ years in sales support / customer service in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent English communication skills (written & verbal)

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in economics, business management, accounting, or similar
• Experience in sales within the metal industry
• German language skills
• Background in the aluminum industry is a strong advantage

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical aptitude and negotiation skills
• Self‑directed, structured, and comfortable working in an international environment
• Responsive, hands‑on approach to customer relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to understand broader organizational processes
• Solid financial, sales, and accounting acumen
• Curiosity, continuous learning mindset, and strong problem‑solving abilities