Key-Account-Manager:in

Syben Consulting; Speyer; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to major international OEMs

Long-term career perspectives

Dynamic international environment with room for impact

Job summary

A well-established aerospace company in Rheinland-Pfalz is seeking an experienced Key Account Manager to take ownership of major OEM contracts and build long-term relationships with prominent clients. The role entails managing contract negotiations, ensuring smooth claims handling, and identifying new business opportunities. Applicants should hold a degree in Engineering or Business Administration, with 5+ years in customer-facing roles within aerospace, fluent in English and preferably German. Enjoy the challenge and career perspectives in a dynamic, international environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in customer-facing roles, ideally in aerospace or related industries.
• Proven track record in contract management and negotiations.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage OEM contracts and build long-term relationships with key customers.
• Negotiate proposals, contract changes, and commercial agreements.
• Identify upselling and new business opportunities within existing accounts.
• Ensure smooth claims handling, receivables management & KPI achievement.
• Identify upselling and new business opportunities within existing accounts.
• Act as primary interface with internal stakeholders (Sales, Legal, Finance, Operations).

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Customer relationship management

Communication

Business development

English language

Education

Degree in Engineering or Business Administration

Business Administration degree

Job description

Are you ready to take ownership of major OEM contracts and build long-term customer relationships?

My client – a well-established aerospace company – is looking for an experienced Key Account Manager to manage high-value contracts and strengthen strategic partnerships with leading OEMs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage OEM contracts
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key customers
• Negotiate proposals, contract changes and commercial agreements
• Ensure smooth claims handling, receivables management & KPI achievement
• Identify upselling and new business opportunities within existing accounts
• Act as primary interface with internal stakeholders (Sales, Legal, Finance, Operations)

Ideal Profile

• Degree in Engineering or Business Administration
• 5+ years in customer-facing roles, ideally in aerospace or related industries
• Proven track record in contract management & negotiations
• Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus
• Hands‑on, structured & confident communicator

What’s in it for you

• Strategic responsibility for high‑value aerospace contracts
• Exposure to major international OEMs
• Long‑term career perspectives in the aerospace industry
• A dynamic, international environment with room for impact

Interested – or know someone who might be?

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