Key Account Manager - Heavy Industry

About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides industry leading automotive and industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKF's solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.

To know more, please visit: www.skf.com/in

SKF India has been recognized as a "Top Employer 2024" by the Top Employers Institute, acknowledging excellence in People Practices.

To know more, Please visit: https://www.skf.com/in/news-and-events/news/2024/2024-01-18-skf-india-recognized-as-top-employer-2024-by-top-employers-institute

About Industrial Markets

The industrial market in India is a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector that plays a crucial role in a company’s economic growth, with the manufacturing sector being the most diverse and promising. Industrial customers aim to improve operational efficiency while prioritising quality, reliability, and value collaborations that demonstrate a commitment to customer satisfaction and address their evolving needs.

At SKF, we provide industry-leading engineering solutions and technologies to industrial market that consistently deliver reliability and efficiency in their day-to-day operations. We cater to a range of industrial sectors, including heavy industries, wind, metals, railways, and general machinery, and help customers achieve their key objectives, depending on their specific application needs and challenges around the machines and equipment.

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:           Key Accounts Manager – Heavy Industry 

Reports To:               Sales Manager

Role Type:                Individual Contribution

Location:                   Kolkata

Job Responsibilities

Build Key Account strategy (including forecast/plans) aligned to SKF’s strategy to achieve growth and profitability targets

Drive SKF key account management process/tools to achieve annual growth & margin targets

Acquire holistic understanding of key customers’ needs and map customer organization at all levels to get desired insights.

Identify right opportunities with the customer account to develop and deliver value-based offers for a win-win outcome.

Achieve revenue and profitability targets through OEMs and the distribution network in defined region / segment.

Ensure seamless connect between consultants, actual user and original equipment manufacturers.

Skill Set

Business Acumen and Financial knowledge

Territory Management

Domain Knowledge ( Product / Segment )

Stakeholder Management

Interpersonal Relationships

KPIs

Revenue & Margin Achievements

Hit ratio achieved YOY

Adoption (conversion of manual to automatic lubrication) rate enhancement.

Account Receivables

Education & Experience

Bachelor of Engineering (Preferred Mechanical)

5-8 years of sales & Key account manager experience in Industrial Sales

Preferred industry: Cement, mining, off highway. material handling customers, conveyors, pullies etc

Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team

Interested candidates can share their resume to shivani.kumar@skf.com / margaret.hirekerur@skf.com