Aerospace Account Manager

Bodycote; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodycote seeks an Account Manager to manage plant-level relationships in the Eastern ADE region, handling inside and outside sales, and producing quotations to align production expectations with customers.

The role focuses on cultivating new business, expanding the customer base, and partnering with plant staff to deliver exceptional service and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• This position requires US citizenship or permanent residency for ITAR compliance.
• English reading/writing communication required.
• Ten years in sales, customer service, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted advisor relationships with key customer stakeholders and sponsors.
• Conduct sales calls and respond to inquiries from customers.
• Develop and deliver quotations; clarify customer requirements.
• Collaborate with plant personnel to monitor progress and meet expectations.
• Engage in project management and drive business growth.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Client relations

Quotation development

Project management

ITAR compliance

English proficiency

Negotiation

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team!

Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

Position Summary

Based in the Eastern ADE region, this position manages relationships and customer service for accounts at the plant level, including inside and outside sales. The incumbent, under the general direction of the Regional Sales Manager, will also generate quotations and work with customers and plant personnel to establish production expectations. The Account Manager will work to cultivate new business opportunities, expand the customer base, and explore new markets. The Account Manager adds value to the plant by serving as the focal point for the cultivation, retention, and expansion of business opportunities with customers.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilitie

s): The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to, the following.

• Develop a trusted advisor relationship with key customer stakeholders, potential customers, and executive sponsors
• Conduct sales calls, receive and respond to phone inquiries from customers and potential customers
• Develop and deliver quotations and provide clarification of customer requirements
• Partnering with employees at the plant level to monitor progress of work to meet customer expectations
• Project Management
• Will have access to proprietary and third-party information necessary to the business and, as such, will perform duties ethically and professionally
• Performs other tasks as assigned or dictated by position
• Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; therefore, candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holders
• Education – High school education or equivalent; college degree preferred
• Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
• Experience necessary – ten years in sales, customer service, or related field
• Demonstrate good judgment in fostering positive customer relationships
• Ability to quote pricing, manage expectations for process and delivery
• Exercise tact and ability to partner with the customer to resolve issues
• Problem-solving skills to meet customer expectations
• Communication skills with employees at all levels to achieve the goal of exceptional customer service
• Advocate for the quality of our products and services
• At all times, conduct in accordance with Bodycote policies and procedures
• Commitment to ethics in all interactions
• Must possess or be able to develop a working knowledge of Nadcap, project tracking, FAA manual, AMS, and Mil Specs, process capabilities, competition capabilities, competition costing, general braze and heat treat processes, utilization, ESA/VSE/SPS procedures, proper planning practices, and equipment capabilities
• Must possess or acquire a working knowledge of heat treatment
• Must be able to effectively cultivate and develop customers from diverse backgrounds, including small entrepreneurial businesses to large multinational corporations.

Physical & Mental Demands

The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to, the following.

• Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods of time (at a desk, while driving, and/or on airplane travel) in an office/industrial environment
• Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions
• Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions
• Ability to lift 25-30 lbs
• May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
• Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
• Ability to hear in person and via phone

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Our services are a vital part of many manufacturing processes. We make metal stronger, more durable, and more corrosion resistant. Servicing local and international clients from highly accredited facilities our experience and expertise ensures we deliver to the quality and reliability demanded by the markets we serve and the products we deliver.