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Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Key Account Management

Account ManagementPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeChinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree or above is required.
  • More than 10 years of work experience in China’s aviation industry, especially with Airbus suppliers or airlines.
  • Strong strategic thinking and customer focus, including stakeholder management in complex situations.
  • Strong communication skills in English and Chinese.
  • Proven project management experience.
  • A problem-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of procurement; finance knowledge is a plus.
  • Travel as business needs require.
  • Awareness of potential compliance risks and commitment to acting with integrity.

Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned accounts in China, develop business, and coordinate with headquarters to provide solutions that meet customer requirements.
  • Anticipate customer needs and develop existing and new business opportunities in China through the regional marketing strategy.
  • Generate sales in line with revenue-generation goals and diversified revenue streams.
  • Build trusting, long-standing client relationships to secure future business.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction and retention for assigned accounts.
  • Ensure commercial success of delivery under assigned accounts.
  • Architect and develop the local training programme, including sourcing as needed.
  • Investigate market position and benchmark solutions in China.
  • Monitor competition and market changes to define regional marketing strategy.
  • Lead marketing initiatives, including seminars, conferences, and communications, to influence customers.
  • Use the new branding and strategy to engage local partners.
  • Propose and follow up on projects involving partnerships with Chinese institutions and authorities, or synergies with other regions, to develop business opportunities.
  • Anticipate, understand, and influence client needs and liaise with faculties.
  • Negotiate and contract with customers to reach commercial targets.
  • Map and analyze key stakeholders to establish reliable working relationships.
  • Grow local business and revenue streams.
  • Enrich local resources to meet customer requirements locally and globally.
  • Ensure compliance with commercial, procurement, ethics and compliance, and export-control processes.
  • Manage finance aspects, including customer payments and budget spending in accordance with the budget.
  • Execute plans, control and monitor progress, and report activities and results to Airbus Beyond headquarters in China for decision-making.
  • Lead commercial improvement projects to increase efficiency.
  • Maintain a good reputation and relationships with customers and partners.
  • Protect Airbus Beyond intellectual property in the Chinese market.
  • Continue to build a pool of local trainers in collaboration with Airbus Beyond trainers.
  • Ensure alignment and collaboration with Airbus Beyond Central.
  • Anticipate and define training programme requirements with clients.
  • Architect the overall training solution and source required solutions to meet customer requirements.
  • Ensure quality deployment of the training programme.
  • Manage risks and opportunities throughout the programme lifecycle.
  • Produce the annual operation plan and planned project deliverables.
  • Prepare and archive commercial and legal documents, including quotations, training agreements, and cost evaluation forms.
  • Maintain customer databases for customer relationship management.
  • Manage process clearances for commercial, procurement, and related processes.
  • Manage key performance indicators and dashboards for Airbus Beyond operations in China.
  • Prepare reports and presentations as requested.

Desired Qualifications

  • Coaching experience or skills are a plus.
  • Finance knowledge is a plus.

About the Company

Airbus

Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense

Airbus designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace products, including commercial airplanes, helicopters, defense systems, and space technologies. Its aircraft and rotorcraft are built with integrated airframes, propulsion, avionics, and digital systems to carry passengers, cargo, or conduct military missions, while its space division covers satellites, orbital infrastructure, launch services, and secure communications. Airbus differentiates itself with an end-to-end portfolio across commercial, defense, and space, a global manufacturing and services network, and a focus on sustainability and digital transformation. Its goal is to enable global mobility and connectivity while reducing aviation’s environmental impact through sustainable aviation and collaborative innovation.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Blagnac, France
Founded
1970

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