Inside Sales, Strategic Account Manager

Role Overview

Join SKF’s growing Industrial OEM sales team as an Inside Sales, Strategic Account Manager. Develop and manage relationships with top OEM customers in defense and automation manufacturing. This is an inside sales role with minimal travel, but a strong desire to move into a field-based territory sales position within a couple of years is necessary.

What You Will Do

Manage daily sales activities for assigned OEM accounts, support customer experience, collaborate with teams, analyze customer demand trends, and generate leads.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires 2-5 years of entry-level sales experience, strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.

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
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn product specifications
• 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

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy
• 13 paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare options
• Company paid life insurance
• STD, LTD
• Critical illness coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount programs
• 401K program with 10% employer contribution
• Bonus (STVS or Sales Incentive)