Who We Are
Threadlock Precision is a rapidly growing engineered component manufacturing organization serving leading aerospace and defense customers, including OEMs and Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers. Backed by the financial strength of D. E. Shaw Group, we are building an integrated network of precision manufacturing businesses and investing in our people, capabilities, equipment, processes, and long-term growth.
Why Join Threadlock Precision
The Work We Do Matters! From jet engine components and aerostructures to landing gear and critical defense applications, the precision components we manufacture play an important role in supporting our nation's warfighters and the men and women who serve our country.
Position Overview and How You Will Make an Impact
We are currently hiring a Senior Account Manager who will be responsible for building and maintaining profitable, long-term relationships with aerospace and defense customers, driving revenue growth, and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role will involve managing assigned accounts, identifying new business opportunities, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver solutions that meet both technical and commercial needs.
This is a remote-based role requiring approximately 30%–40% domestic travel.
As we continue to build our commercial organization to support our rapid growth, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team, help shape how we manage and grow our customer relationships, and make a meaningful impact on the future of Threadlock Precision.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong, professional relationships with key decision-makers in aerospace OEMs, aftermarket providers, and defense clients.
- Sales Growth: Identify, propose, and close new sales opportunities; implement strategies to increase sales volume and repeat business.
- Account Planning: Develop and execute account plans to achieve revenue targets, ensure customer retention, and align service delivery with customer needs.
- Technical & Commercial Proposals: Prepare and present proposals for RFIs, RFPs, and other customer requests, ensuring alignment with technical and commercial requirements.
- Performance Management: Monitor account performance (delivery, quality, contract compliance), address issues promptly, and provide regular progress reports.
- Market Intelligence: Stay updated on aerospace industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to position the company effectively
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and marketing teams to support product development, delivery, and promotional activities.
- Customer Support: Provide technical assistance, product support, and responsive service to ensure customer satisfaction
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
- At least 10 years of OEM account management or sales experience within the aerospace and/or defense, medical, automotive, or other industry producing engineered components.
- Experience and proficiency with CRM systems and analytical tools for forecasting and reporting.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
- At least 10 years of OEM account management or sales experience within the aerospace and/or defense specifically.
Skills & Competencies
- Communication, Negotiation & Problem-Solving: Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to resolve challenges, influence stakeholders, and develop solutions that meet customer and business needs
- Strategic Account Management: Strong ability to develop and execute account strategies, identify growth opportunities, and strengthen customer relationships.
- Technical & Commercial Acumen: Ability to understand customer requirements, develop competitive proposals, and balance technical capabilities with commercial objectives.
- Relationship Building & Influence: Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Market & Competitive Awareness: Ability to analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to identify business opportunities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across sales, engineering, operations, and quality to deliver customer solutions and achieve business objectives.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- Salary: Salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. $130-$190K
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Competitive health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development and training opportunities