Strategic Account Mgr - Higher Education (Remote)

Cessna Aircraft Company; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is looking for a Strategic Account Manager for Higher Education (Remote) in Phoenix, AZ. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, with at least 3 years of experience in business development. Responsibilities include identifying new account opportunities, preparing and negotiating proposals, and driving strategic initiatives. Strong communication, presentation, and leadership skills are essential. This position offers a chance to significantly contribute to company growth while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience required in business development and strategic level relationships.
• Proven ability to create compelling growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze new Strategic Account opportunities.
• Prepare and negotiate new business proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams for strategic engagement.

Skills

Exceptional communication (written and verbal)

Presentation skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SalesForce

Job description

Overview

Job Description - Strategic Account Mgr - Higher Education (Remote) (331425)

Strategic Account Mgr - Higher Education (Remote) (331425)

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze new Strategic Account opportunities that create value and represent long term growth potential.
• Own assigned Strategic Account Portfolio and create compelling growth strategies that contribute to company level differentiation targeted at driving commercial growth.
• Prepare, structure, and successfully negotiate new business proposals and integrate contractual requirements within business operating system to ensure compliance and execution.
• Meet with all stakeholder communities that are connected to the success of each Strategic Account.
• Provide forward looking communication to the broader commercial sales organization to ensure strategic alignment and adherence to contractual terms across the channel.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure company level engagement for each Strategic Account.
• Communicate progress toward business development milestones and portfolio growth to company management.
• Attend meetings to promote strategic capabilities and drive contract uptake across the market.
• Lead the development and implementation of key strategic and c-suite level presentations.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, annual and other financial metrics that are aligned to the Annual Operating Plan.
• Work daily in SalesForce CRM system to ensure data accuracy with commercial pipeline, contacts, activities, and other information.
• Complete all monthly reporting, pipeline, and forecasting requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline required; MBA preferred
• Experience: 3 or more years of experience required in business development and strategic level relationships, or other relevant experience
• Must have exceptional communication (written and verbal), presentation, and leadership skills
• Software Knowledge: Microsoft Office, SalesForce

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.

Recruiting Company

Textron Specialized Vehicles