Account Manager, Defense and Space
Location
Mason OH
Mason OH
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Full-Time Regular
Would you like the chance to be a vital asset to a growing organization based here in the Cincinnati area? Don't miss your chance and apply now!
What you will get as the Account Manager:
- Comprehensive benefits package designed to support our team’s health, financial security, and overall well-being.
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, HSA and FSA plans, Mental health resources, and employee assistance programs.
- Paid Parental Leave, Company Paid Long Term Disability, competitive 401k employer match, floating holiday, tuition reimbursement program, amongst other benefits.
What you will be doing as the Account Manager:
- Identify opportunities to expand business within existing accounts through upselling, cross-selling, or introducing new solutions.
- Proactively engage with customers to understand their goals, challenges, and business strategies.
- Track account performance, usage, and KPIs; provide regular updates and reports to clients and leadership.
- Build trusted relationships with Client D&S, their program offices, and contracting agencies while serving as a senior point of contact for the customer, ensuring their needs and expectations are consistently met or exceeded.
- Oversee complaint resolution, service recovery, and escalation management to deliver positive outcomes for both customers and the business.
- Implement tools and processes (through CRM, ERP) to enhance responsiveness and reporting.
- Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and sales to ensure effective issue resolution and communication to customers.
What you will need as the Account Manager:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in account management, customer service, aftermarket support, or program management within aerospace or defense.
- Proven track record of building and leading customer service organizations.
- Strong understanding of U.S. military procurement processes, defense contracting vehicles, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.
- Proficiency in CRM/service management systems and data analytics.
- Customer-centric mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
- Strategic thinker who can align customer needs with broader business objectives.
- Strong collaboration across functions and geographies.
- Continuous improvement orientation with a focus on measurable outcomes.