Service Sales Manager

Service Sales Manager

Location: Portland, OR

Salary Range: $136,000.00 to $162,000.00

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We're guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We're a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.

Summary:

The Service Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sales and growth of SKF Reliability Services and Condition Monitoring products. His mission is to position SKF as an industry-leading provider of service and technology solutions in the assigned sales region or territory.

This role involves identifying leads, developing qualified prospects into solid business opportunities, building and maintaining solid relationships with end users and distributors, and achieving the defined sales targets in the assigned region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance and reliability, condition monitoring technologies, and a proven track record in sales and business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and target potential clients through market research, networking, and cold calling.
• Identify opportunities that SKF's key platforms can support
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Present and demonstrate condition monitoring products and services to prospective clients.
• Understand client needs and provide tailored solutions to meet their requirements.
• Negotiate and close sales deals to achieve or exceed sales targets.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and new product developments.
• Collaborate with the marketing and product teams to develop effective sales strategies and campaigns.
• Prepare and deliver sales reports, forecasts, and presentations to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
  
• Proven experience in sales, preferably in condition monitoring or a related industry.
  
• Strong understanding of condition monitoring technologies and their applications.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
  
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently.
  
• Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Ability to travel 50-75% of the time in the US and Canada
  
• If applying for a position in Canada, Fluency in French is a plus
  
• Must live close to a major airport
  

What You'll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation.

Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration.

SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being, and health.

Diversity in the Workplace.

At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish, leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement, and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits.

SKF cares about the well-being of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and an opt-out payment. Added benefits include company-paid life insurance, STD, and LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus.

SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future.

Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Director of Service Sales

Location: US Remote

Job ID: 23604

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