Safran

Account Manager

Safran$110K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in account management or business development, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing
  • Experience with OEM or aerospace customers is preferred
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow assigned customer accounts across the Americas
  • Develop and execute strategic account plans
  • Identify new business opportunities within assigned accounts
  • Coordinate and manage proposal activities and customer communication
  • Support the review and negotiation of customer contracts

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy benefits
  • Employer-matched retirement plans
  • Corporate university training and professional development
  • Tuition assistance programs
  • Flexible work schedule and remote options available
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Wellness program and gym membership reimbursement
Full Job Description
Job details

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Sales / marketing - Contract support

Job title

Account Manager

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Employees / Staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Job Summary:
The Account Manager is responsible for managing and growing assigned customer accounts across the Americas region. This role serves as the primary commercial focal point for assigned customers and supports business growth through customer engagement, account planning, proposal coordination, contract management, and opportunity development. The position works closely with Program Management, Customer Support, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Finance to ensure alignment between customer expectations and company objectives while supporting long-term customer satisfaction and business growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Account Management & Customer Relationships
• Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for assigned customer accounts.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships at multiple levels within customer organizations.
• Support customer satisfaction through responsive communication and proactive account management.
• Coordinate customer visits, reviews, and routine business discussions.
• Act as a commercial escalation point for assigned accounts.

Business Development & Growth
• Develop and execute account plans aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within assigned accounts.
• Monitor customer programs, market trends, and competitive activity.
• Support development of growth strategies for existing and prospective customers.
• Provide Voice of Customer feedback to internal stakeholders.

Proposal & Commercial Management
• Coordinate customer RFIs, RFQs, and proposal activities.
• Consolidate inputs from Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and Program Management.
• Support development of pricing strategies and commercial proposals.
• Ensure timely and accurate customer responses.
• Maintain opportunity pipeline and forecasting information.

Contract Management
• Support review, negotiation, implementation, and administration of customer contracts, amendments, and long-term agreements.
• Maintain understanding of customer contractual commitments and commercial obligations.
• Coordinate with Legal, Program Management, and functional teams regarding contractual matters.
• Support contract change management activities and customer negotiations.
• Help ensure alignment between contractual commitments and business objectives.

Cross-Functional Coordination
• Partner with Program Management, Customer Support, Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance to support customer requirements.
• Ensure customer expectations are communicated and understood internally.
• Support resolution of customer issues and coordinate follow-up actions.
• Promote alignment between customer commitments and operational capabilities.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Safran Ventilation Systems USA offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy benefits
• Safran Retirement plans with employer match
• Basic Life Insurance with voluntary additional Life Insurance
• Corporate university training courses
• Professional development programs
• Tuition assistance
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule/remote work option for eligible positions
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
• Referral bonus
• Wellness Program

Eligibility Requirements:
Candidates for positions with Safran Ventilation Systems USA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education & Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Marketing, or related field.
• Five or more years of experience in account management, business development, sales, customer support, or related aerospace/manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting OEM or aerospace customers preferred.

Skills & Competencies
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial and business acumen.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Preferred Qualifications
• Aerospace industry experience.
• Experience with customer contracts and long-term agreements.
• Experience supporting proposal development and commercial negotiations.

Key Attributes
• Customer-focused and relationship-oriented.
• Strong communicator and collaborator.
• Organized and proactive.
• Growth-minded with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Able to balance customer needs with business objectives.

Travel: Up to 25% travel may be required.

Salary Range: US$ 110,958 - $166,436

Annual salary

US$ 110,958 - $166,436

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Washington, Everett

City (-ies)

Everett

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

No

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
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