Ralliant-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Hollister, CA
5,001-10,000 employees

The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) serves as the trusted, primary interface with key customers, including U.S. Department of Defense agencies, prime contractors, and other strategic accounts. The SAM builds deep, long-term relationships and ensures customer needs are translated into executable internal commitments that drive satisfaction and growth. This role is critical to improving customer intimacy, eliminating fractured customer interactions, and creating a unified, customer-focused engagement model. The SAM anticipates customer needs, captures demand signals, influences requirements, and ensures the organization delivers on its commitments. Role is remote with travel required to customer locations as needed.

  • Capture demand signals and forecasts to inform pipeline and resource planning.
  • Shape requirements and influence specifications during early engagement.
  • Lead customer Q&A, pricing discussions, and proposal clarifications in partnership with Proposal and Pricing teams.
  • Serve as primary escalation point of contact for assigned accounts.
  • Partner with Program Managers to balance customer commitments with delivery feasibility.
  • Act as the “voice of the customer” across the organization, advocating for needs while balancing business interests.
  • Track, report, and continuously improve account performance, including revenue, profitability, customer satisfaction, and contract execution.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years of proven experience in account management, business development, or related role within the defense or aerospace industry.
  • Demonstrated success managing relationships with U.S. Department of Defense agencies and/or prime contractors.
  • Strong understanding of the U.S. defense acquisition process, contracting vehicles, and regulatory requirements (FAR/DFARS, ITAR).
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across multiple levels.
  • Master’s degree in business, engineering, or related field.
  • Experience with complex capture strategies, early requirement shaping, and multi-year account planning.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems and pipeline forecasting tools.
  • Track record of delivering account growth (expansions, follow-on awards, or increased share of wallet).
  • This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
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