The Role Amphenol Aerospace Operations is seeking a Sales Account Manager based out of Northern New Jersey or Pennsylvania to join our outside sales team covering that territory.The key responsibilities of this Sales Account Manager include, but are not limited to: Maintain a 12-month forecast on significant programs and products for all business units that are direct, through subcontractors, and through distribution. Fill out Demand Creation PowerPoints forms quarterly showing parts designed in on customer programs. Travel with factory personnel into accounts as needed to support design, manufacturing, quality and new opportunities. Travel to Amphenol factories when appropriate to engage the team on new designs and critical deliveries. Sell the factories on why the program is vital to our success. Responsible with inside team to have the ability to view the Electronic Purchasing and Report Card system your customer may be using. Work on a monthly basis with the quality teams and inside sales teams at the customer and Amphenol business unit on maintaining an acceptable level of performance on quality, delivery, and affordability. Create and maintain a program breakout with complete Bill of Material by Amphenol Product / Business Unit & quantity per system and sales dollars potential.The Person The key skills and qualities of aSales Account Managerat Amphenol Aerospace Operations: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field and 5 years' experience in engineering, sales support, sales or marketing in the aerospace industry required Equivalent education/experience will be considered Experience working with Aerospace and Defense customers is preferred Interconnect knowledge and/or experience a plus Excellent interpersonal skills and adept at both oral and written communications Proficiency working with Microsoft Office software (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Confidentiality Ability to travel approximately 60-70% of the time Employee must reside