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Account Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Lansing, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
8 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
22 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
American Rheinmetall is a leader in the design development and production of advanced tracked and wheeled vehicles vehicle systems and critical components that support U.S. military modernization. Our expertise spans electronic and mechanical systems fabricated structures armored products rubber solutions and track systems delivering reliable innovation to both defense and commercial markets at the speed of need. As part of the global Rheinmetall family we combine proven heritage with forward-looking technology to provide solutions that defend and feed the world.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Account Manager to oversee and expand our relationships within the defense and aerospace sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing key client accounts developing new business opportunities and ensuring client satisfaction through strategic planning and proactive communication. You will act as the primary liaison between the company and its defense clients ensuring our solutions meet their mission-critical needs.
Essential Functions:
- Serve as the main point of contact for assigned defense clients (DoD contractors integrators).
- Develop and maintain long-term relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within existing accounts and potential new clients in the defense sector.
- Collaborate with internal teams (engineering program management legal etc.) to deliver tailored solutions and proposals.
- Lead responses to RFPs RFQs and RFIs in coordination with proposal and capture teams.
- Provide market intelligence and customer feedback to support product development and strategic planning.
- Monitor and ensure contract compliance delivery timelines and service levels.
- Attend trade shows industry conferences and client meetings to promote company offerings.
- Prepare regular reports on account status pipeline forecasts and sales performance metrics.
- Serve as the liaison between key customers and internal teams
- Researches and learns the vehicle and product platforms that AR supports
- Support Program Management & Contract Management (ECN revisions Program Changes etc.) with assigned customers
- Work with Accounts Receivable to support collection of delinquent account dollars
- Research competitors and determine the market impact
- All additional duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Business Engineering Political Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Min 5 years experience in account management sales or business developmentpreferably within the defense aerospace or government contracting environment.
Background Prerequisites:
Must undergo and meet company standards for background check employment verification reference checks physical and controlled substance testing. Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain suitability requirements for access to classified information.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of CRM tools (e.g. MS Dynamics Salesforce HubSpot)
- Experience in technical fields of Welding Manufacturing Machining or System Integration is a plus.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
With or without reasonable accommodations requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential addition to other demands the demands of the job include:
- Physical requirements: Occasionally: Required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Follow safety procedures security protocol and wear proper PPE.
- Travel Requirements: Approximately 15% depending on customers and customer programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sex (including pregnancy) gender identity national origin age disability or marital status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Die Rheinmetall Waffe Munition Arges ist Spezialist im Bereich 40 mm Munition und fertigt 40 mm Low Velocity Munitionen mit unterschiedlichsten Effekten.
