Key Account Manager

Aston Carter

$83K — $166K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in account management, preferably in aerospace
  • Proven track record in developing marketing and sales plans
  • Strong understanding of aerospace electrical systems
  • Experience with complex aerospace systems
  • Solid background in customer relations and inside sales

Responsibilities

  • Develop and nurture key customer accounts in the aerospace sector.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage commercial agreements.
  • Recommend pricing strategies to drive profitable growth.
  • Collect and analyze customer feedback for product development.
  • Monitor industry trends and competitor strategies.
  • Represent the company at trade shows and conferences.
  • Coordinate sales admin activities and manage demand forecasts.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with contribution options
  • Life insurance for employees and dependents
  • Paid time off including vacation and sick leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Transportation benefits
Full Job Description
Job Title: Key Account Manager
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Key Account Manager to lead and nurture relationships with key customers in the aerospace industry. This role involves developing and implementing strategic marketing and sales plans to capture new business opportunities and ensure profitable growth.
Responsibilities
  • Develop assigned key customer accounts and implement strategic marketing plans to capture new business opportunities.
  • Contracts Negotiation
  • Recommend product positioning and pricing strategies for profitable growth and expansion.
  • Contribute to product research and technology roadmap activities by capturing the Voice of Customers.
  • Maintain general market awareness and monitor competitor products, sales, and marketing activities.
  • Participate in trade shows, conferences, and events to develop markets and achieve business objectives.
  • Manage commercial and contractual issues with customers, ensuring compliance with budgets and sales plans.
  • Coordinate sales administration activities and provide accurate demand forecasts.
  • Negotiate commercial and contractual aspects with customers, in conjunction with other departments.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers and strategic partners.

Essential Skills
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to build marketing and sales plans.
  • Experience in complex aerospace systems.
  • Proficiency in customer relations, sales, account management, and inside sales.
  • Knowledge of aerospace electrical systems and Advanced Air Mobility customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Adherence to safe work practices and contribution to health, safety, and environmental programs.
  • Compliance with Trade and Export regulations.
  • Flexibility to work extra hours during business peaks.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Work Environment
This role requires up to 50% travel both domestically and internationally. Relocation assistance is available with a stipend. The work environment is fast-paced and collaborative, focusing on electrification and hybrid-electric propulsion for carbon-neutral aviation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Twinsburg, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $80.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Twinsburg,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

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