Account Executive (Aerospace)

Are you looking for a dynamic, team-based company with opportunity for development? If so, look no further! Schaeffler Aerospace Canada Inc. is growing in leaps and bounds and is looking to add to its team of great, full-time employees.

 

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company, and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. Does that sound interesting to you? As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.  

 

Our Offering

• Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire;
• Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached;
• Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales;
• Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation;
• An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance);
• Employee Discount programs are available for all employees;
• Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Ensure excellent customer service through timely and professional communication, both virtually and in-person.
• Support the delivery of products through coordination of supply chain, customer approvals, and new qualifications.
• Manage the successful introduction of new product to the production environment using Advanced Product Quality Planning.
• Review and implement customer or production changes to product and their implications on cost, delivery, and adherence to requirements.
• Prepare and conduct negotiations related to product quantities, pricing, and other commercial conditions.
• Collect, evaluate, and report information about market trends, technologies, competitors, and customer development needs.
• Contribute to the budget planning process and plan revenues for the assigned customers.
• Consult with clients on available product assortment, its potential applications and possible variances to best meet customer requirements.

Your Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or similar discipline.
• 5 years experience in aerospace or a related field.
• Sales or customer facing experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working on negotiations is an asset.
• Ability to work mostly in the office and to travel, as needed.

 

Successful candidates will have the following skills and traits:

• Understanding of mechanical systems and their design.
• Familiarity with ferrous metallurgy.
• Expertise in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail.
• Responsiveness and customer focus.
• Commitment to product quality.
• Goal oriented with good follow-through.
• Inter-personal, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Effective listening and communication skills.