PPG Industries

Aerospace Transparencies Strategic Account Manager

PPG Industries • $90K — $120K *
Huntsville, AL 35810Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
2 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Aerospace industry experience strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years in a customer-facing role.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement successful global account strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute global customer strategies in line with company goals.
  • Drive performance metrics including revenue, volume, and earnings.
  • Act as primary contact for select transparency accounts, managing contracts and presentations.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to support customer-related initiatives and oversee product lifecycle.
  • Enhance relationships by working with cross-functional teams in global customer organizations.
  • Participate in trade shows and customer events to improve engagement and knowledge sharing.
  • Identify new business opportunities and contribute to pricing strategies and global business strategy.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with four days in-office and one remote per week.
  • Opportunity to engage with major industry players at trade shows and events.
  • Involvement in cross-functional teams enhancing professional collaboration.
  • Chance to drive strategic initiatives with a direct impact on business growth.
Full Job Description

As the Aerospace Transparencies Strategic Account Manager, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with key customers, focusing on adding value and driving mutually beneficial outcomes. This role is critical to achieving alignment between the company and its most important clients, developing new business opportunities, and managing complex global accounts. This role requires a strong background in customer engagement, leadership skills, and specific product knowledge around aerospace transparencies.

This is a hybrid role requiring four days per week in our Huntsville, AL office and one day per week working remotely. This role will report to the Global Business Director, General Aviation Transparencies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive global customer strategy and key account plans aligned with company objectives, maintaining close contact with strategic customers and prospects.

  • Drive performance against key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue, volume, and earnings, while building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, partners, and internal teams.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for select transparency accounts, managing customer and program contracts, and supporting customer presentations.

  • Collaborate with internal plant, operations, and PPG Project and Program Managers to support customer meetings, projects, inquiries, and oversee product lifecycle management.

  • Enhance customer relationships by working with cross-functional teams across global customer organizations, including supply chain, procurement, engineering, and product development.

  • Participate in trade shows, educational seminars, product training, and customer events to strengthen customer engagement and knowledge sharing.

  • Drive growth and business development by identifying new opportunities, developing pricing strategies, managing opportunity pipelines, and contributing to the global business strategy for transparency accounts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or other related discipline and/or equivalent industry experience.

  • Aerospace specific industry experience strongly preferred.

  • 5+ years of experience in a customer facing role required

  • Proven expertise in negotiation and contract management, with a strong track record of developing and implementing successful global account management strategies, supported by a solid understanding of sales, financial, and operations metrics.

  • Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

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About PPG Industries

PPG Industrial Coatings is a global supplier of paints, coatings, optical products, and building materials. They have been pioneering in complete solutions focused on technology and quality in the industrial market.

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Join the vibrant team at PPG Industries, a leader in diversified coatings and specialty materials, where innovation thrives and career growth is fostered. At PPG Industries, we are committed to providing a dynamic work environment that encourages professional development and leadership.

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At PPG Industries, your work will directly contribute to the company's mission of protecting and beautifying the world. As part of our team, you will use your skills to advance coating technologies, collaborate on industry-leading projects, and help customers navigate their challenges in new and innovative ways.

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Our culture is built on collaboration and respect, with a focus on achieving collective goals. At PPG Industries, you’ll work alongside talented individuals who share your passion for excellence and innovation. Together, we drive the industry forward, making an impact on a global scale.

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Learn more about PPG Industries
Size
49,300 employees
Market Cap
$29.5 billion
Industry
Food & Beverages
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$13.8 billion
NASDAQ
PPG
* Ladders Estimates

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