DD Account Manager

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Distribution Development Account Manager – Czech Republic

SKF is a global leader in bearing manufacturing and industrial solutions, operating in more than 130 countries with over 40,000 employees. Our mission is to create a world of reliable rotation by combining cutting-edge technology, sustainability, and customer-centric solutions.

As a Distribution Development Account Manager, you will play a key role in expanding SKF’s presence in the Czech Republic by developing and optimizing our distribution network. You will work closely with existing distributors, drive business growth at end customers, and ensure alignment with SKF’s strategic objectives.  

Key responsibilities (or What you can expect in the role) 

• Build effective relationships with existing distributors, support their growth, and ensure alignment with SKF’s strategy
• Optimize and expand the distribution network to ensure coverage and profitability
• Work jointly with distributors to develop business opportunities at end customers, ensuring SKF solutions deliver maximum value
• Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Customer Service, Application Engineers, and Condition Monitoring Specialists, as well as other sales colleagues across the region
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and identify new opportunities to boost SKF’s position
• Manage inventory planning with distributors, support campaigns for specific product portfolios, and ensure effective use of CRM tools

 Requirements (or We expect you to have/be) 

• Completed university degree in technical field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in sales
• Motivated and organized personality
• Fluent in Czech and English at least B1 level
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

At SKF, we are 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

You will enjoy working here if

...you are a collaborator and a purposeful action taker. We work together as a team, and we will continue with improving our processes. You need to be ready to adjust when it comes to change as we have an exciting journey ahead of us. In order to be suitable for this position, you need to be a good problem-solver, and have great networking skills. 

Our offer

• You will work in an innovative, multicultural, and hybrid environment, which is part of a large, successful organization with an renowned reputation
• You will work alongside some of the best and brightest in the industry with many opportunities to grow and build your career
• A compensation package that reflects market standards, accompanied by generous employment benefits, such as 25 vacation days, insurances, and bonus & pension schemes 

Some additional information

This position will be located in Czech Republic or Slovakia, on local contract. This position does not include extensive travelling. 

  
You will report to the Distribution Development Sales Manager, who is located in Bratislava, Slovakia. For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Katrin Edelmann, Recruitment Expert EMEA, phone number/Teams or by email katrin.edelmann@skf.com. Please note that we can't accept applications via email, due to GDPR.

Is this you? 
If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV and cover letter no later than December-12-2025.

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