Market Specialist (Aerospace)

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

POSITION OVERVIEW
This position will play an integral role in the growth of Alkegen’s Industrial Thermal Insulation group focused on portfolio of aerospace technologies. Critical to the success of this professional will be their ability to be a proactive, collaborative, able to engage cross functional teams, and to be focused on strategic approaches to deliver our sales commitments. Based on performance and incremental successes, this position offers an excellent platform for advanced career progression within the Business and Company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Success will be measured by the execution of defined sales initiatives on time and achieving the forecasted revenues

This intelligent and engaging communicator will be accountable for developing, coordinating, and executing the commercial strategy for the business by developing and winning at key client accounts.

This role will work cross-functionally with Business Managers, Operations, Application Engineering and R&D to execute growth initiatives.

Develop relationships at major clients to drive rapid Introduction and commercial sales to gain market share in region and in support of global initiatives.

Propose new product initiatives supported by a strong business case with clear facts and accurate data to reinforce the potential of new business and revenue streams.

Develop a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements, market requirements, competitive products, market size and growth rates for new market opportunities.

Strong forecasting competency and maintains clear records to track opportunities and execution on a weekly and monthly basis.

Familiar with ERP Systems for Sales Management

Actively supports current operating plans and the development of long-term strategic plans.

Participation in industry events, and industry specific committees (where applicable).

Other Duties:

All other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time or without notice.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 5-10 years of sales and market development experience within the Aerospace sector.

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Engineering is required

Ability to translate business objectives into action and delivery

Demonstrated ability to work with people in multiple diverse cultures and to develop collaborative relationships to drive results

Possession of sales, technical, financial, and business skills to understand the requirements of the market and its opportunities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Financial Analysis, Market Building, CRMs. If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.