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Job OverviewThe Key Account Manager is the focal point of contact for global OEM defense customers and/or defense Tier 1 suppliers. KAMs will identify, develop, and implement near-term and long-term business development strategies relating to the development of their most strategic customers. While leading and developing a team of Account Managers, the KAM will oversee customer relationships, forecasting, sales support, and customer roadmaps. They identify market and customer opportunities and determine the feasibility of business and customer development. The KAM will coordinate with Field Application Engineers and Product Managers. The Key Account Manager for Aerospace & Defense is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive OEM sales and business development strategy to grow a profitable Aerospace & Defense business.
The typical activities this position will cover are:Develop and execute a 5-year Customer strategic account plan to drive +10% annual profitable growth in OEM defense and/or Tier 1 defense suppliersCoach account managers into future sales leaders with a constant eye for identifying and recruiting new talentMap out complete opportunities per OEM program and/or regional/global platformsGo up and down customers' organizations (engineering, purchasing, marketing, legal, etc)Drive comprehensive communication and team alignment to deliver the Defense strategic plan through support from customer care, quality, engineering, product management, operations, and legalManage executive relationships with major customers and business partners to ensure strategic alignment.Drive go-to-market strategy in support of the Defense strategyLead and stand accountable for the regular sales operations, including revenue generation, revenue monitoring and forecasting, new business development and design wins, and customer relationship managementTE Pipeline development and conversion to design wins and sales revenueYoY revenue growth5-year strategic growth targetsOwn sales funnel (SFDC) and maintain forecast accuracyThis role requires active engagement with customers, including activities such as commercial transactions, project identification and support, contract negotiation, issue resolution, and long-term technical partnershipsStay updated on relevant local, regional, and global defense regulations, market trends, and technology trendsWhat your background should look like:Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Business Administration or Engineering, MBA preferredMust have 7 years or more experience with OEM defense customers and/or Tier 1 defense suppliersAt least 7 years or more in technical field sales or marketingSales/Engineering experience in the semiconductor or sensor industry a plusEV/PHEV powertrain, brake systems, motors, battery, ADAS experience a plusClear, strategic thinker with the ability to execute on prioritiesInnovative problem solverExperience working with MS Power Point, Excel, Word, and Outlook (Salesforce is a plus)Travel flexibility up to 75% within the assigned territory or customer base and TE siteFluent in English and ItalianCompetenciesBuilding Effective Teams, Managing and Measuring Work, Motivating Others, Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork, SET: Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
Location: IT
Travel: 25% to 50%
Requisition ID: 127458
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