Key Account Manager, Nuclear

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world we design build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio financial strength and global presence we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Role Overview

ATS nuclear team designs builds and services mission critical automation and test solutions for the nuclear industry. Our customers rely on us and we help them transform and build whats next for their business. As a Key Account Manager you will leverage existing relationships with all levels in customer organizations incl. senior management develop new relationships with business unit leaders to understand their unique challenges and influence perspectives of ATS Industrial Automation. You will use the innovative power of our team to develop solutions to reduce customer ROIs. You will also lead and support the use of the ATS Business Model (ABM) lean tools and principles driving execution of plans with key performance metrics daily visual management problem solving and Kaizen ensuring continuous improvement. You will be responsible for promoting ATS technical capabilities selling the companys overall engineering and manufacturing solutions positioning ATS as the leading and premier automation integration and manufacturing company.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $100000 - $137500
• Eligible for Sales Incentive Bonus and Car Allowance
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 3Weeks Vacation
• Health Care Benefits $600 Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQs and lunches weekly snack day etc.)
• Employee Development Programs

Specific Responsibilites

• Contributes to development of innovative concepts for nuclear applications and detailed proposals for potential customers.
• Manages a proposal development team and performs a wide range of mechanical and electrical engineering functions in support of technical project planning. Provides technical expertise to the project execution team and project manager.
• Develops and implements strategic plans to transform the business in Canada by building markets in decommissioning/waste management and new builds
• Develops and executes sales and customer strategies that drive growth aligned to the Industrial Automation business strategy that drives objectives and revenue in line with long-lasting sustainable growth expectations.
• Manage complex high-value customer accounts while fostering strong relationships with senior decision-makers positioning ATS Industrial Automation as a strategic and trusted partner for sustained success.
• Apply data-driven analysis of market trends customer needs and business performance metrics to anticipate change adapt strategic priorities and pursue emerging growth opportunities in a dynamic and transformative market environment.
• Manage proposal response process including detailed RFP requirements content creation and inputs from various sources.
• Generate new leads identify and contact decision-makers screen potential business opportunities select deals in line with strategies and facilitate pitch logistics.
• Establish and pro-actively engage a strategic partner network within the industry.
• Work closely with ATS innovation and product managers
• Create sales strategies to obtain objectives for assigned product line(s).
• Recommend refinements to ATS product pricing and packaging strategies
• Develop and execute branding and positioning strategies with customers effectively communicating a 25 year account direction aligned with mutual business objectives.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree: Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or a related discipline
• MBA or relevant graduate degree preferred

Industry & Commercial Experience:

• Nuclear Industry Experience: 5 years of experience in senior sales business development or key account management roles within the Canadian nuclear sector
• Nuclear Operations Knowledge: demonstrated understanding of nuclear power plant operations maintenance inspection and asset lifecycle requirements
• Nuclear Decommissioning: proven experience supporting sales marketing or business development activities related to nuclear decommissioning projects

Technical & Market Expertese:

• Advanced Manufacturing Knowledge: working knowledge of automation robotics tooling manufacturing processes and industrial technologies
• Market Development: Demonstrated success identifying developing and expanding new markets customer segments or business opportunities
• Growth Leadership: track record of scaling revenue market share or business performance at a rate exceeding market growth

Strategic Account Management & Leadership:

• Executive Relationship Management: proven ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with senior executives and C-suite stakeholders
• Negotiation Skills: demonstrated success negotiating complex multi-year commercial agreements while protecting long-term business interests
• Change Leadership: experience leading and managing organizational commercial or customer-driven change initiatives
• Transformation Support: track record supporting business transformation initiatives in high-growth or evolving markets overcoming barriers to entry and aligning stakeholders around common objectives

Health & Safety Requirements

Demonstrate leadership in Health Safety and Environment compliance.
Hold team members accountable for health safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process.
Ensure that the requirements of the health safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained.
Carry out hazard assessments inspections and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements.
Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
Ensure that appropriate equipment materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition.
Attend HSE Due Diligence for Management training sessions.

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation

• Be a part of an engaged empowered and innovative global workforce
• We offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries comprehensive health and dental benefits overtime pay employee bonus RSP matching Employee Share Purchase Program
• We provide awesome work perks such as treat days gourmet coffee and beverages subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria employee referral bonuses and lots more.
• We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program.

The Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge skills experience of the selected candidate as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical retirement and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) 2005 and will upon request assist those who may require specific accommodations due to personal disability. We would ask those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with predefined rulebased filters to organize and manage application materials. Rulebased filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.

If youre excited about this role but do not meet all the qualifications listed above you are still encouraged to apply.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 100000 - 137500