Lufthansa

Strategic Account Manager

Lufthansa • $80K — $95K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
  • 2-3 years in aviation, account management, customer service, or sales & marketing
  • Technical/engineering experience is a plus
  • Fluency in English required; German, Spanish, or Portuguese desirable
  • Knowledge in aviation MRO, accounting, controlling, and financials
  • Expert MS Office skills
  • Familiarity with SAP, business warehouse, CRM platforms, or relevant operational systems

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary contractual and commercial interface for key accounts
  • Lead account planning sessions with Customer Success, Sales, and Service teams
  • Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts
  • Monitor account health, customer satisfaction, and performance metrics
  • Develop action plans to address risks and capitalize on growth opportunities
  • Initiate and lead improvement projects for products, processes, and customer experience

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead strategic customer accounts
  • Engagement in upselling and cross-selling initiatives
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on customer satisfaction and performance improvement
  • Dynamic work environment with travel opportunities
Full Job Description
Lead strategic customer accounts, uncover new business opportunities, negotiate impactful deals, and turn customer relationships into long-term success.

Bring your commercial expertise and passion for aviation! Fly with us and take your career to new heights!

Tasks
Your main tasks include, among others:

  • Act as the primary contractual and commercial interface for assigned key accounts, ensuring delivery of all contractual obligations and maximizing customer value
  • Lead account planning sessions with Customer Success, Sales, and Service teams to identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and solution expansion
  • Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts, collaborating closely with the Account Executive and Sales Development Manager
  • Monitor account health, customer satisfaction, and performance metrics; develop action plans to address risks and capitalize on growth opportunities
  • Initiate and lead improvement projects for products, processes, and customer experience


* All other duties as assigned or required

Requirements
The ideal Strategic Account Manager must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred
  • 2 - 3 years in aviation, account management, customer service, or sales & marketing required
  • Technical/engineering experience is a plus
  • Fluency in English language required
  • German, Spanish and/or Portuguese language desirable
  • Knowledge in aviation MRO, accounting, controlling, financials
  • MS Office skills as expert
  • Knowledge in SAP, business warehouse, CRM platforms and/or relevant operational systems
  • Willingness to travel
  • Must possess a valid driver's license
  • Shift work / overtime
  • Manage constant time pressure
  • Manage high stress levels
  • Must possess a legal work permit in the U.S.


* CV/Resume required

* Company will not provide relocation assistance

About Lufthansa

Lufthansa is the largest airline in Germany and one of the largest in Europe. The company operates a fleet of more than 700 aircraft and serves more than 200 destinations worldwide. Lufthansa is known for its high-quality service and has won numerous awards for its customer satisfaction. The company is headquartered in Cologne, Germany and has a workforce of more than 130,000 employees. Lufthansa is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its carbon footprint and promote sustainable aviation. The company is also a member of the Star Alliance, a global airline alliance that includes 26 airlines.
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