Key Account Management Expert; Aerospace - NORTAM

Key Account Management Expert (Aerospace) – NORTAM YOUR ROLE

Your primary purpose is to develop the CEVA business relationship with specified strategic Aerospace customers based in North America and align all business and financial commitments and company resources to customer success.

• Customer Growth:
  Identify, develop, sell, service and provide operational oversight to increase CEVA business with assigned customers
• Customer Retention:
  Ensure CEVA retains current business in all geographies
• Customer Relationships:
  Expand relationships with the customer at executive level, in region, and across different business units
• Negotiations:
  Lead and co‑coordinate negotiations with the customer in region for major contracts and opportunities

Serve as commercial point of contact for the assigned customers for all normal and customary business requests. Identify local sales and operations contacts in CEVA for supporting the account and work with BD Sector leaders to ensure they are properly trained on the strategy and status of the account. Maximize consistency of the CEVA experience throughout all contacts with the specific clients around the World.

Lead the development and implementation of account plan(s), including relationships building, key people coverage plans, opportunity prioritization, overall account strategy and a budget/target for business growth and development. Provide regular reports, briefings and reviews as required within CEVA including to the Management Board.

Develop plans to ensure the retention of current global business levels with specified customers, preferably to a "no bid" level of confidence. Build and strengthen relationships at the "C" level with clients. Ensure relationships are developed at all relevant levels and geographies in the client organization by involving the CEVA global team. Responsible to fix and/or escalates issues to CEVA top management when appropriate and/or required.

Own and drive account growth:
Make comprehensive development plan(s) for each aspect of the assigned account and update on regular basis. Get buy‑in and approval for the execution of the account plans by working through and with BD Sector leaders and Executive Sponsors. Identify and qualify opportunities for additional business:
Develop qualified opportunities from 'contact to contract,' together with the relevant Product Leaders (P&L owners). This is multinational effort demanding the ability to match customer needs to CEVA intellectual capital to practical application and development. Lead complex negotiations with the customer ensuring the involvement and participation of CEVA in compliance to applicable geographical legal procedure. Manage the investment proposal, ICAP preparation and ROI considerations for new ventures and then work through Regional MDs or designates to hold all CEVA accountable to approved levels of commitment.

Demonstrate and provide confidence regarding assigned sector expertise, including input to supply chain, business strategy and impeccable execution. Demonstrate a solutions mindset with a consultative approach to customer engagement.

Educational background (bachelor's degree preferred, master's degree advantageous). Specific logistics and or multi‑national focus. The role requires a skilled relationship management professional with proven track record (10+ years) in International Supply Chain and Logistics. Experienced in commercial negotiations (5+ years). Skilled at leading a virtual team and be able to proactively work commercial issues internally as much as in front of the client.

Network management experience (5+ years). 5+ years minimum experience in key account leader role in international supply chain and logistics. Compliance understanding. Advanced supply chain knowledge (or similar flow chain processes). Advanced industry and product knowledge in global commerce and logistics. Strong at building and sustaining relationships at the highest level in both CEVA and in customer organizations. Advanced negotiation skills.

Mature judgment and decision‑making. Advanced analytical skills leading to clearly articulated solutions. Acute cultural and global awareness. Emerging market experience. Superior communication skills, both written and spoken. Advanced presentation skills (concise & convincing).

We offer a benefits package with competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance, and access to an employee benefits platform with discounts on gym memberships and a range of retail, travel, car, and hospitality brands, including pet insurance.

CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other…