Strategic Account Manager - Jet Engine Test Cells

Overview

Calspan JETS is the global leader in ground-based jet engine testing solutions. We design and deliver advanced facilities, electro-mechanical systems, and software that power the aerospace industry—from airlines and OEMs to MROs—ensuring jet engines around the world are safe, reliable, and ready for flight.

We’re looking for aStrategic Account Managerto lead and grow relationships with key customers. In this role, you’ll be the trusted partner who ensures satisfaction, uncovers new opportunities, and drives profitability across major accounts.

Responsibilities

Effectively communicate with assigned key account, sales staff, and management regarding new business and long-term planning. Proactively selling value, delivery, and product development.

Serve as a point of contact in support of all related major activities and analyses for the assigned key account. Responsible for extensive inside sales functions for key accounts, including analysis and research of historical trends, market trends, capacity, and competitive environment.

Develop new business and retain existing business with assigned customers by understanding needs and proposing solutions. Responsible for following defined processes, solution pricing, closing orders, and maintaining assigned customer relations.

Anticipate customer challenges and proactively manage internal resources to resolution / opportunity capture. Assist engineering in complying with customer requirements.

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, engineering, or related discipline

11+ years of experience in Aerospace, Manufacturing or similar industry or;

A combination of education and experience equivalent to above

Preferred Knowledge / Ability :

Communication and negotiation skills in an international environment with an aptitude for building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels.

Capable of understanding customer needs and translating them into practical solutions.

Ability to work within a multi-cultural team based across the world.

Disciplined in time management and able to work under pressure without supervision.

Strong client-facing skills, with demonstrated success managing client expectations and successfully fulfilling project requirements on time and on budget.

Excellent interpersonal skills coupled with a proactive planned approach, delivering success in a cross-function team environment.

Strong proficiency with MS Office applications.

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and a competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include : Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance / Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term / Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Hospital Coverage, Accident Coverage, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications. Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Salary Range (min)

USD $125,000.00 / Yr.

Salary Range (max)

USD $165,000.00 / Yr.

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Job LocationsUS-MN-St. Paul

Job ID 2025-2511

Category Sales