Customer Manager/Global Account Manager (Aerospace/Defense)

WHO WE ARE We’re a global team of over 20,000 engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and sustaining service experts who partner with customers to bring their products to life through inspired innovation and world-class customer service. From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.Whether you’re looking to start, make a change or advance your career, find your path at Plexus Corp. and make an impact.WHY WE LOVE ITEngaging and challenging projects that fulfill and develop you. People that inspire and empower you to realize your full potential. Leadership and development programs to support your career goals.  We believe that our people create our best Plexus.  At Plexus, we value the ideas generated by our collective uniqueness and recognize that the diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives of our team members enable us to create the innovative products that build a better world. Because of this, we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to our positions, and will look at candidates holistically, balancing work, education and additional experiences.  HOW YOU WILL DO ITCreates, manages, and executes the account strategy for a set of assigned customer(s). In this role, the Customer Manager will represent the voice of the customer to the customer team and the voice of Plexus to the external customer.Key Job Accountabilities:Create a working account plan which includes strategies/tactics to increase profitable revenue, account penetration and engagement points (including manufacturing, engineering and sustaining services).  Develop innovative and creative solutions that will help further differentiate the Plexus service offering with our customers.  Successfully execute plans while engaging the broader Plexus organization, as appropriate, while continually improving customer satisfaction and "stickiness."Ensure Plexus meets or exceeds the expectations of customers. Advocate for customer needs within Plexus and represent Plexus’ needs and interests to the customer. Translate the needs and interests into action that meets or exceeds customer satisfaction goals and creates mutual benefit for Plexus. Lead a cross-functional Plexus team that includes engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, costing, financial and legal experts to ensure we continue meeting or exceeding customer expectations and needs.Increase Plexus’ revenue and profitability. Establish clearly defined financial objectives for customers. Partner with manufacturing and engineering to proactively manage the customer P&L to ensure we meet/exceed the objectives.Build and develop multi-level relationships, including executive level, with customers and internally. Be fully conversant and intimate with the customer business model, competition, market and needs. Partner with other key Plexus functions (e.g. manufacturing and engineering) in furthering the customer relationship.Learn and develop mastery of Plexus's sales enablement methodology.Education/Experience Qualifications:Three (3) years of related experience is required; Five (5) or more years of related experience is preferred.An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be consideredOther Qualifications:Advanced written and verbal communication skills are required.Basic computer skills are required.Able to make sound, logical and reasonable decisions with minimal guidance.Able to apply solution selling knowledge and capabilities.Applies financial acumen to influence customers and constituents.Basic understanding of electronics manufacturing is required.General office equipment and materials.Physical Requirements:Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.Travel Requirements:More than 40%This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special requirements.  If you need an application accommodation, please contact us by email at GHQ.TA@plexus.com. Please include your contact information and clearly describe how we can help you.The email address above is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!In California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York City and Washington the annual compensation range for this position is stated below. The salary offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; volunteer time, basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts; and may be eligible for discretionary performance-based bonuses. Salary Range:$126,100.00 - $189,100.00SummaryLocation: Neenah, WI; Remote - United StatesType: Full time