At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow strategic partnerships in the defence sector while ensuring high-quality solutions.
- Company: Dynamic company focused on innovative engineering solutions in the defence industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a highly regulated environment with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping client relationships and driving business growth in a vital sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in customer service or account management, preferably in technical manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are looking for a commercially driven and relationship-focused Graduate Key Account Manager to lead and grow strategic customer partnerships within the defence sector. This is a pivotal role, responsible for strengthening long-term client relationships, identifying opportunities for sustainable revenue growth, and ensuring customer requirements are translated into high-quality engineered and manufactured solutions.
The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with a solid background in engineering or technical manufacturing, alongside a proven track record of managing key accounts in highly regulated industries. With the ability to build trust, understand complex customer needs, and work collaboratively across technical and operational teams, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional customer value and supporting business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key defence clients, acting as the primary point of contact and trusted partner.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and project management teams to ensure delivery of solutions that meet technical, contractual, and quality requirements.
- Support the identification and development of account growth opportunities, including new programmes, product applications, and service offerings.
- Lead commercial activities across assigned accounts, including contract management, variations, and pricing considerations, with sound commercial judgement.
- Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, balancing client needs with organisational priorities.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, security, and quality standards within a highly regulated defence environment.
- Monitor customer requirements, industry trends, and competitor activity to inform account strategy and delivery.
- Conduct project closure analysis and reporting, evaluating financial and delivery performance, capturing lessons learned, and applying insights to continuous improvement and future account activities.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrable experience in customer service or account support, ideally within electronic or electro-mechanical manufacturing environments.
- Prior experience within the defence, military, aerospace, or electronics manufacturing sectors is highly desirable.
- Strong attention to detail, with a consistent ability to uphold high standards of delivery, quality, and accuracy.
Competencies:
- Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
- The candidate must be proficient in MS Office applications.
Additional Information:
All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes.
Locations
Manager-Account Manager in Gosport, Hampshire employer: STSdefence
As a Trainee Production Operative, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in manufacturing high-quality electronic assemblies. Our company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through structured training programmes and hands-on experience with seasoned professionals. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a state-of-the-art facility while contributing to innovative projects that make a difference.
