Senior Key Accounts Leader (Remote) – Aerospace & Defense

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

Applied Composites Inc. in Brea, CA, is seeking a Director, Key Accounts to lead business development for complex composite components and oversee all phases of opportunities with major aerospace primes.

This full‑time role requires strong industry relationships, strategic contract leadership, and the ability to translate customer requirements into winning solutions, with up to 50% travel; ITAR compliance is required and the company offers a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education: post-secondary degree or equivalent
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with complex products or regulated industries
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage senior-level stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Oversees all phases of business development to meet financial goals
• Plans and establishes high-value contracts for solutions/services
• Maintains relationships with senior decision makers and aligns requirements with solutions
• Leads strategy and BD for assigned accounts and provides program management support
• Performs market Research to identify opportunities and influencers
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Business development

Financial acumen

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office / databases

Education

Post-secondary degree or equivalent

Tools

Database management tools

Job description

Applied Composites Inc. in Brea, CA, is seeking a Director, Key Accounts to lead business development for complex composite components and oversee all phases of opportunities with major aerospace primes.

This full‑time role requires strong industry relationships, strategic contract leadership, and the ability to translate customer requirements into winning solutions, with up to 50% travel; ITAR compliance is required and the company offers a robust benefits package.