Business Development Specialist

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective of building two world-leading companies. The role you are applying for will be a part of the new company created from the Automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.   

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion? 

We are now looking for a …

Business Development Specialist - Product Line Wheel End for Passenger Vehicle – 

Automotive North America

Location: Blue Bell, PA preferred, will consider Plymouth, MI - hybrid

As a Business Development and Range Specialist, you will be part of the transformation within SKF Automotive Vehicle Aftermarket (VA) in North America, from combustion engines to electric vehicles in the independent automotive aftermarket. SKF Automotive VA aims to maintain and expand its leading role in the major sector of wheel end. Now we need you to strengthen our team!

Your responsibility is to develop and maintain a competitive and attractive product line portfolio along the product life cycle. In your role, you´ll coordinate collaboration between internal teams (e.g. Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Demand Chain, SKF Automotive factories …) and external partners such as suppliers and customers.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end journey of a product lifecycle from ideation to phase-out, including go to market, growth and maturity phases.
• Make technical assessments of our supplier offers and competitor products.
• Analyze market data and competitors to identify potential gaps in our product range.
• Maintain, process and update product data, including application, OE (Original Equipment) linkage, and competitor linking.
• Close collaboration with SKF Automotive factories and suppliers in cooperation with purchasing.
• Analyze financial data and drive projects for product line efficiency and profitability.
• Provide customer support and work with Sales to sustain a successful market presence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, experienced mechanic or equivalent professional experience combined with technical knowledge of automotive spare parts.
• Experience in complex data analysis and an interest in data analysis at a very detailed level.
• Knowledge of relevant tools and systems to make data analysis and visualize data
• Comfortable in working with Excel, Power BI.
• SKF Automotive Systems knowledge in XA, SAP DOH, SIM is a plus.
• Comfortable working and communicating in English, both spoken and written, in an international environment with a lot of stakeholders on different level of the organization.
• Willingness to travel internationally from time to time.

You will enjoy working here if you (are/have) 

Have a passion for cars!

Curious by nature and want to learn something new every day.

Good communication and stakeholder management skills, both for internal and external customers.

Well organized and focused both in a team and independently.

And above all, we´re looking for someone who enjoys it!

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF

Some additional information 

This position will be located Blue Bell, PA.  We are hybrid working in office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.   You will report to the Global Product Line Manager for Wheel End. If you have any questions about the position, please Dayna Azzopardi, Talent, Communications and Mobility Manager at Dayna.Azzopardi@SKF.com.  

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter. (external)