Account Representative

Textron; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems: Lycoming Engines in Williamsport, PA seeks an Account Representative to manage customer accounts, serve as the main liaison between customers and internal departments, and ensure accurate order processing for domestic and international clients.

The role emphasizes timely communication, issue resolution, and collaboration with Procurement, Operations, and Sales to deliver pricing, lead times, and compliant export documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of customer service experience; piston engine knowledge preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Experience with Oracle, Noetix, and QlikView preferred.
• Familiarity with General Aviation and export regulations a plus.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide account management support to customers, including inquiries, order processing, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to provide pricing and lead time quotations.
• Process and release customer purchase orders through the ERP system.
• Monitor order status and expedite requests as needed.
• Coordinate shipping logistics with freight forwarders, carriers, and transit methods.
• Resolve shipping issues and ensure delivery requirements are met.
• Record customer complaints using the QIP system.
• Manage EPRs related to product configurations.
• Process pricing workflow requests.
• Support Sales Operations functions including forecast management and ECOs.
• Maintain knowledge of service letters, service instructions, and service bulletins and their customer impact.
• Ensure compliance with Export Administration Regulations and perform Restricted Party Screenings when applicable.
• Participate in audits and complete required compliance training.
• Engage in cross-functional teams and ongoing training.

Skills

MS Office

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Oracle

Noetix

QlikView

ERP system

Job description

Description

Job Title:

Account Representative

Department:

Sales & Customer Service

Reports To:

Sr. Manager, Customer Service

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Position Summary

The Account Representative is responsible for managing customer accounts and serving as the primary liaison between customers and internal departments. This role ensures accurate order processing, timely communication, and efficient resolution of both routine and complex customer inquiries for domestic and international clients.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide account management support to customers, including handling inquiries, order processing, and issue resolution
• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to deliver pricing and lead time quotations
• Process and release customer purchase orders through the ERP system
• Monitor and track order status, providing updates and expediting requests as needed
• Coordinate shipping logistics, including freight forwarders, carriers, and transit methods
• Resolve shipping issues and ensure customer delivery requirements are met
• Record and track customer complaints using the Quality Improvement Process (QIP) system
• Manage Engineering Process Requests (EPRs) related to product configurations
• Process pricing workflow requests
• Support Sales Operations functions, including forecast management, Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), and month-end activities
• Maintain knowledge of Service Letters, Service Instructions, and Service Bulletins and their customer impact
• Ensure compliance with Export Administration Regulations and perform Restricted Party Screenings when applicable
• Participate in internal and external quality audits
• Complete required compliance training modules
• Participate in cross-functional teams and ongoing training initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in customer service, Piston engine product knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)
• Working knowledge of Oracle, Noetix, and QlikView preferred
• Familiarity with the General Aviation market (domestic and international) is a plus
• Understanding of export regulations, international shipping procedures, and trade documentation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities

Core Competencies

• Customer-focused approach
• Strong collaboration and teamwork
• Conflict resolution skills
• Effective time management and organizational abilities
• Ability to influence and lead without direct authority
• Adaptability and willingness to travel as needed

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference given to Veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.

Recruiting Company:

Textron Systems: Lycoming Engines

Primary Location:

US-Pennsylvania-Williamsport

Job Function:

Product Support

Schedule:

Full-time

Job Level:

Individual Contributor

Job Type:

Standard

Shift:

First Shift