key accountmanager aerospace and defense

introduction
Mifa, an Aalberts company produces profiles that save lives, land planes safely, make cars drive more economically and so on. Mifa is currently looking for a key accountmanager aerospace and defense.

your role
The Key Account Manager is primarily responsible for maintaining high-profile key accounts and driving acquisition to foster turnover growth within the aerospace and defense markets. This role involves actively seeking new clients and market opportunities, as well as strengthening existing relationships in Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. By combining strategic acquisition efforts with effective relationship management, the Key Account Manager contributes to increasing revenue and enhancing Mifa’s market position.
In this role you will report to the Segment Leader Aerospace who is leading the Aerospace Sales Team.

your responsibilities

• have a full understanding of the customer’s requirements and the capacity to convert this into a concrete business plan;
• deliver proposals and solutions to secure high value customer relationships to maximise profitability; 
• find new opportunities within the aerospace and defence industries;
• negotiate and close commercial contracts;
• maintain and develop the existing customers;
• re-engineer high-tech solutions together with the customer.

your profile
We are looking for a dynamic individual who possesses a visionary mindset and strategic thinking skills, with experience in managing Key Accounts. Furthermore, we are looking for a sales professional with relevant experience in a technical company that specialises in high-end, non-standard products. While experience in extrusion is not a prerequisite, familiarity with advanced technical environments will be advantageous.

You also have:

• a bachelor degree in engineering or business; 
• proven business-to-business development and/or successful sales experience;
• excellent German and English language skills;
• willingness to travel frequently (30%);
• independence, strong commercial skills and a considerable amount of creativity is required.

what we offer you
For an ambitious sales professional with a technical mindset, this is a challenging opportunity to grow within an expanding, exciting organisation. The remuneration is attractive; a highly competitive compensation package with potential to grow. Success will offer excellent perspectives for career advancement.