About ITT:
At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization - to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets. Our continuous improvement mindset drives our commitment to evolving our capabilities as a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader. With a strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities, we are well positioned to solve critical challenges for our customers around the world. Our locations include manufacturing facilities and global service capabilities in 35 countries. Through these worldwide operations and building on our heritage of innovation, our approximately ~11,000 team members partner with our customers to deliver enduring solutions that make a lasting difference and help the world move forward. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2024 revenues of $3.6 billion.
Motion Technologies: (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of ~ 4,000; operates in 13 countries) manufactures brake components and specialized sealing solutions, shock absorbers and damping technologies primarily for the global automotive, truck and trailer, public bus and rail transportation markets.
Industrial Process: (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of ~3,400; operates in 30 countries) manufactures engineered fluid process equipment serving a diversified mix of customers in global industries such as chemical, energy, mining, and other industrial process markets and is a provider of plant optimization and efficiency solutions and aftermarket services and parts.
Connect and Control Technologies: (Revenue of $0.8B; headcount of ~ 3,800; operates in 10 countries) manufactures harsh-environment connector solutions, critical energy absorption, flow control components, and composite materials for the aerospace and defense, general industrial, medical, and energy markets.
Position Summary
The Customer Service Manager (CSM), under the direction of the Director(s) of Sales is responsible for all inside sales activity related to the Orders and Shipment of ITT Aerospace Controls products to the worldwide customer base. The CSM is responsible for leading and coaching the broader based customer service team to maximize their effectiveness in building long term customer relationships. The CSM will coordinate work between the customer service group and the other Functional Leads, to make sure all parties are aware of customer requirements as they pertain to individual orders and long term customer growth.
Essential Responsibilities
Customer Relationship Management
Build customer trust through consistent communication, realistic commitments, accurate information, and positive results.
Serve as the voice of the customer (VOC) internally, track and present Customer Scorecards.
Maintain proactive communication and transparency on order status, risks, and resolutions.
Customer Solutions
Remains calm and constructive in emotionally charged interactions with customers and delivers unwelcome news objectively with the appropriate sensitivity.
Identifies and drives options that support ITT's strategy/business goals as well as customer needs.
Negotiates mutually beneficial solutions for the customer and ITT by leveraging his/her understanding of the Customer's business as well as ITT's strategy.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve issues and drive optimal outcomes.
Communicate customer impact to internal teams to ensure urgency and alignment.
Support strategic pricing and planning to meet corporate profit goals.
Supports the Corporate Strategic planning process. This includes the corporate plan, the plans for specific markets and the tactical plans that fall out of the various market plans.
Provide customer insights to Sales to enhance relationships and identify opportunities.
Drives continuous improvement into the Customer Service function and related processes.
Sales and Financial Goals
Provides customer intelligence to Sales partners that will help them drive sales and improve the customer relationship.
Ensure timely, accurate and compliant quotes, order entry, and issue resolution.
Leads team to follow order status and proactively identifies and mitigates risks before they impact the customer or ITT.
Support resolution of payment issues and bad debt recovery.
Leverages knowledge of the customer and market to identify opportunities and provide competitive prices and lead times to close sales opportunities.
Leadership/ Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead and manage the customer support team to ensure high-quality service delivery.
Develop and implement customer support strategies aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Communicates the ITT vision and motivate people toward that vision.
Foster a collaborative, accountable and empowered team culture.
Practices appreciation and gratitude by promoting team accomplishments and by being committed to others' success.
Champions new approaches or opportunities and demonstrates integrity by adhering to commitments.
Align organizational structure with business objectives.
Develops an organizational structure, process and work environment that support core ITT values and enable business results for ITT and its customers
Position Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A bachelor's in business or technical degree; MBA is desirable. Four to ten years related experience and/or training; Strong understanding of aerospace systems, components, and regulatory environments.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; the ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers or members of the business community; the ability to write presentations and articles that conforms to prescribed style and format; the ability to effectively present information to senior management and customers
MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS
The incumbent should have the ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. The incumbent should have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) to prepare spreadsheets, graphs, presentations, and reports. Must possess ERP system knowledge.
TRAVEL DEMANDS
Willingness and ability to travel as required. Minimal Travel is a requirement of this position.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
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Equal Pay Act Statement
We aim to pay our 'ITT'ers' fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on 'what' they accomplish, but also on 'how' they reflect ITT's values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.
Equal Pay Act Range
$116,900 - $174,700
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Job Locations US-CA-Valencia
ID 2025-15084
Category Sales
Position Type Employee
Telecommute No
