Position at Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (Europe) Ltd
Internal Vacancy
JOB TITLE: Deputy Sales Account Manager
JOB GRADE: Management
LOCATION: SEWS-E Milton Keynes, UK
REPORTING TO: Sales & Engineering Manager
Main Purpose Of Position
* Support the Sales Account Manager in building cross-functional relationships to meet and exceed Nissan Europe expectations and secure new business.
Main Responsibilities
* Manage customer requests, including cost breakdowns, price tracking, design/model changes, and technical (VA/VE) quotations.
* Take responsibility for customer sales activities, including preparing technically and commercially coherent quotations, setting pricing, and acting as the interface with plant(s) on customer-related matters such as quality requirements, productivity improvements, supply issues, and other customer expectations.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer influencers to maximize emerging opportunities and serve as the primary liaison/contact for customer purchasing stakeholders.
* Coordinate communication via Sumitomo Japan with Nissan Japan and Nissan Europe to ensure requirements are understood and cascaded across SEI (Sumitomo Japan) and SEWS-E.
* Lead a small team handling external and internal sales queries and requests.
* Ensure all tracking are up to date.
* Participate in the project and commercial reviews.
* Participate in the update of the sales database maintained by the commercial co‑ordinator.
Any Special Conditions
* Maintain a high degree of flexibility to travel within the UK and overseas to support meetings, reviews, and activities at SEWS-E and customer sites as required.
Knowledge Skills And Experience Required
* Automotive experience (preferably Nissan) desirable but not essential.
* Basic knowledge of wiring harnesses and pricing measures desirable but not essential.
* Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, SUMIFS, etc.).
* Effective communicator at all levels with significant customer liaison/contact.
* Proven ability to analyse complex data and perform effective root‑cause analysis.
* Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
* Full valid UK driving licence.
Competencies Required For The Role
“KEY” COMPETENCIES
* Safe and ethical Working
* Customer and commercial Focus
* Analytical thinkingInitiative & proactiveness
* Continuous improvement mindset
* Attention to detail
“job Related” Competencies
* Communication
* Problem solving and decision making
* Commercial awareness
* Data analysis & reporting
* Account management
* Teamwork & collaboration
* People management
* Flexibility
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to Kerry Alcock in the HR Department at [email protected].
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