Promote and sell Schaeffler bearing products to the Industrial Aftermarket via authorized distributor channels
Develop and execute territory sales strategies and initiatives to drive market share growth and achieve sales targets
Proactively build strong relationships with distributor partners and end-users to add value and foster loyalty
Schedule and conduct regular appointments with branch and customer contacts
Assist distributor partners in converting competitor part numbers to Schaeffler equivalents
Support distributors in generating quotes and establishing strategic pricing
Monitor open orders and deliveries and resolve issues between Schaeffler and distributor partners
Deliver product training to distributors and end-user customers within the region
Provide application support and liaise between customers and Schaeffler engineering service teams
Communicate sales milestones and customer feedback to internal teams
Utilize Salesforce CRM for accurate documentation of account activities and opportunities
Collaborate cross-functionally within Schaeffler to support industry and business objectives
Requirements
Relevant industry experience required
Bachelor’s degree or technical school certification strongly preferred
Minimum of four (4) years’ industrial sales experience (48 months), preferably selling through industrial distributors or related sectors (bearings, power transmission, fluid power, fluid sealing, pumps, motors, couplings)
Highly self-motivated and proactive with strong planning and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new concepts and learn independently
Strong mechanical aptitude
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Salesforce
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Ability to travel within the assigned territory and willingness/ability to travel overnight approximately 35% of the time
Must reside in close proximity to a major airport (Portland, OR)