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A global aerospace manufacturer is seeking an experienced OEM Key Account Manager to lead and expand strategic relationships across major defense OEMs in the Americas, including customers such as Lockheed Martin, Sikorski, with Northrop Gruman, etc. .
This role is designed for a senior aerospace sales leader who understands how to influence complex OEM programs, shape technical requirements early, and orchestrate cross-functional execution across engineering, programs, operations, and executive leadership. The position plays a critical role in long-cycle, high-value aerospace pursuits within regulated and security-sensitive environments.
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Key Responsibilities

• Drive Strategic OEM Growth
  Build and execute comprehensive account strategies that position products and technologies early in aircraft and defense platforms while cultivating executive-level relationships across assigned OEMs.
• Shape and Capture New Business
  Identify upcoming program opportunities, influence RFIs/RFPs, and coordinate competitive proposal efforts to secure multi-year, multi-program contracts.
• Align Technical & Commercial Roadmaps
  Translate customer program needs into actionable insights for product management, engineering, and R&D teams to ensure technology alignment and long-term platform positioning.
• Lead Commercial Execution & Compliance
  Support complex contract negotiations, ensure regulatory compliance (FAR/DFARS, ITAR, export controls), and drive forecast accuracy, account profitability, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Industry Experience
  8+ years of aerospace key account management experience supporting OEMs in defense sectors.
• Commercial & Contract Expertise
  Demonstrated success negotiating and managing complex aerospace agreements with disciplined pipeline forecasting and account planning.
• Technical & Market Acumen
  Strong understanding of aerospace systems, platform lifecycles, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies.
• Education & Requirements
  Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred); U.S. Citizenship required; security clearance active or obtainable preferred.

Location: Irvine, CA (3 days office /2 remote) - Can sit out of Grand Prairie, TX as well
Travel: 40%-60% - depending how close you live to clients
Salary $140K - $180K base salary (possible flex) + 11% incentive compensation.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
2 weeks paid time off and holidays
Career advancement within a global aerospace organization
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Pay Details: $140,000.00 to $180,000.00 per year
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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