Assistant Key Accounts Manager - Defence & Government, North India

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Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, IND
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Chemical • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Manages key accounts and business development across North India’s Defence and Government sectors. Provides technical guidance on insulation performance, calculations, specifications, compliance, drawings, proposals, and product applications. Leads product testing, certification, technical presentations, training, product development, and specification management. Builds relationships with consultants, architects, builders, investors, and government and defense customers while developing project pipelines, forecasting demand, securing rate contracts, and growing sales.
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Purpose of the Job:

To provide customer-focused solutions on the use of Armacell thermal and acoustic insulation by providing advice on system performance, calculation of key properties, guidance on compliance matters, and developing high-quality technical proposals and specification support. To lead technical excellence in management of North India‘s product portfolio.

Key Dimensions:

Value of Specifications

New Pipeline of Projects

New Specification value

Specification Upgradations

New Product Sales       

Net Sales Value

Standard Margin

Description of main tasks:

The Specifications Manager is responsible for the following tasks:

1) Technical solutions for customers - Providing advice on product performance and selection in order to achieve outcomes that meet customer needs. These will include areas such as condensation control, energy saving, heat flow, and material composition. It also includes preparation of technical calculations and detailed technical proposals during the bidding stage. This will include provision of specification templates, provision and interpretation of technical drawings, detailed design support and material quantity ‘take-offs’, 2) Product testing and certification - Provide guidance and direction to the Energy Technical and Certification Specialist in relation to the testing and certification requirements of products to meet market requirements. Ensuring compliance to regional regulations and document-management according to company policy. 3) Product specification management - Advising on the technical performance specifications for products and systems 4) Project specification management - Managing, writing and reviewing engineering specifications that recommend how products are used on projects and their key performance criteria 5) Local technical leadership - Providing leadership to technical activities in the REGION, coordinating activities and ensuring consistency in knowledge, advice and procedures 6) Technical presentations - Presentations to customers and at events on product performance, product applications and regulations affecting insulation materials 7) New product development - Working in cooperation with Marketing and R&D staff to assist in the development and trials of new products and systems 8) Training of customers and staff - Providing technical and product training to Armacell staff, distributors and engineers. 9) Development of technical literature and tools - Together with the Global Energy Technical team, support in the preparation of technical literature such as technical bulletins. Management of software tools such as calculation software. 10) Relationship Management
  • To build effective relations with Investors and Key Influencers in converting them to Armacell accounts.
  • Build relationships with consultants, architects, builders, End-users/Key Accounts to convert them to Armacell specifications

11) Business Development

  • To undertake organized Business Development activities.
  • To conduct demand forecasting for chosen vertical  based on market intelligence

12)  Develop new customer base

Achieve the targeted New Customer additions and number of Rate Contract agreement with Customers thereby enabling revenue growth

13) Mapping the Customer Expansions

To Map the Customer Expansions thereby generating project enquiries in  the Government & defense segment Verticals and establishing a strong project pipeline for the Region.

Job Specifications:

Professional Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E.)

Professional Experience (how long)?

Minimum of 8-14 years post-qualification experience

In which areas?

Must have worked in industry which has Defence & Govt. companies as a customer base.

Knowhow & customer relationships in Defence & Government sector is required

Other specific skills/ knowledge?

  • Knowledge of insulation systems and applications within the Government & Defense sector
  • Must have worked directly in previous tenure in Government & Defense Sector
  • Experience in calculations relevant to insulation performance
  • Experience in specification-driven sales
  • Experience of working on technical working groups, approvals bodies, committees and trade associations
  • Experience in providing technical support for external & internal customers
  • Solid skills in delivering technical presentations
  • Experience in product development, modification and new product launches
  • Analytical and data driven in solving complex problems
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Highly motivated and able to work autonomously to deliver outcomes
  • A proactive and enthusiastic 'can do' attitude
  • Passionate about making a difference

Language skills

Good written and spoken English

Comments / Additional requirements

Ability to travel

Excellent skills in Microsoft word and excel.

Is familiar with the use of CRM tools (such as Salesforce)

Proficient with reading and interpreting Engineering Drawings, Plant Layouts, Pipe layouts etc.

Time Type:

Full time

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.E.)
  • 8–14 years of post-qualification experience
  • Previous experience serving Defence and Government companies as customers
  • Knowledge of insulation systems and applications in the Government and Defence sector
  • Direct prior experience working in the Government and Defence sector
  • Experience calculating insulation performance
  • Experience in specification-driven sales
  • Experience working with technical working groups, approval bodies, committees, and trade associations
  • Experience providing technical support to external and internal customers
  • Strong technical presentation skills
  • Experience in product development, modification, and new product launches
  • Analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and deliver outcomes
  • Good written and spoken English
  • Ability to travel
  • Excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills
  • Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce
  • Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, plant layouts, and pipe layouts
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The Company
HQ: Luxembourg
3,100 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Armacell develops and manufactures insulation materials for technical equipment, high-performance foams for acoustic and lightweight applications, recycled PET products, aerogel technologies, and passive fire protection systems. Its solutions improve thermal and acoustic performance, energy efficiency, safety, and durability across building, industrial, transportation, and other markets worldwide. The company serves HVACR, construction, industrial, and OEM customers through specialized product systems and engineered foam components.

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