Senior Aerospace Account Manager

PPG Industries • Seattle, WA

2d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you an accomplished sales professional looking for the next challenging and rewarding step in your career? Look no further than our Senior Aerospace Account Manager role in our Aerospace division with PPG. You will be based in Woodinville, WA, but this position will require you to work in field and be customer-facing. You will report to the Key Account Director. Total compensation includes all the tools you will need to succeed in this high-level sales role including a company car, fuel card, and more! PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. The PPG Way 2030 We are customer champions Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. We act with purpose and speed Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value. We are excellent operators Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers. We compete to win Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. We are PPG proud Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. PPG is the world’s leading coatings company, serving more industries than any of our competitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, our coatings and specialty materials help our customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of our team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology.

Requirements

• Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 5+ years of experience in an Account Management, Sales, Customer Service, or Technical position for higher technical products and markets.
• Travel up to 20% throughout North America and worldwide to support customers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Aerospace parts and assemblies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gather customer and broad market intelligence to develop and implement short-term and long-term business strategies.
• Negotiate appropriate contracts to solidify profitable growth.
• Report and recognize developing price trends by market.
• Develop and maintain multi-tiered personal customer relationships and take steps to improve personal relationships between PPG Aerospace management and customer management.
• Develop forecasts for customers and products and advise management of new or changed conditions.
• Use experience and technical details of products to support customer application processes following company recommendations or industry standards.
• Work with major Aerospace OEMs to identify technology solutions and manage the commercialization of these solutions through qualification and production launch.
• Become an expert at PPG Selling Machine and use tools and practices to grow the business to support growth initiatives.

Benefits

• PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings.
• Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level