Inside Sales, Strategic Account Manager
About The Position
SKF is seeking a motivated Inside Sales, Strategic Account Manager to join our growing Industrial OEM sales team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with some of the best-known Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers in defense and automation manufacturing, e.g., defense contractors, humanoid robotics, semiconductor robotics, medical robotics, etc. This is an inside sales role supporting existing accounts to reduce churn and grow account penetration. While this is an inside sales role with minimal travel, a strong desire to move into a field-based territory sales position within a couple of years, as your career progresses, is necessary. This future outside sales path might involve relocation when the time arrives. So, willingness for potential relocation later is necessary.
Requirements
- 2–5 years of entry-level sales experience in an inside industrial sales role.
- Prior inside sales experience in the bearing or industrial parts industry would be highly valued.
- Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn product specifications is necessary.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a focus on achieving results.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
- Business acumen and understanding of sales concepts.
Nice To Haves
- A strong desire to move into a field-based territory sales position within a couple of years.
- Willingness for potential relocation later.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily sales activities for assigned OEM accounts, focusing on both new business development and expanding relationships with existing customers.
- Support and enhance customer experience by providing timely sales support and solutions.
- Collaborate with Outside Sales, Applications Engineering, Quality, and Customer Solutions teams to deliver value to customers.
- Analyze customer demand trends and proactively respond to sales opportunities.
- Daily orderbook management and responding to customer demands is a vital part of this position.
- Utilize internal analytics tools to identify gaps and opportunities for growth.
- Generate and qualify leads in partnership with Product Line and SDR teams.
- Meet or exceed business targets for sales pipeline growth, revenue, and profitability.
- Promote SKF technologies and communicate their value to both new and existing customers.
- Support field based Strategic Sales Managers in growing regional sales and profitability.
Benefits
- Generous PTO policy
- 13 paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare options
- Company paid life insurance
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Critical illness coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discount programs
- Short Term Variable Salary (STVS) or Sales Incentive based on company performance
- 401K program with 10% employer contribution (100% match up to 5% of elected contribution, 100% vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
