Strategic Sales Manager

SKF Group

Strategic Sales Manager overseeing key OEM accounts for SKF in fluid power and electric motor markets. Driving growth and managing customer strategies globally.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $111,000 - $139,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in managing strategic OEM accounts, driving revenue growth, and leveraging customer insights to inform business strategies. Proven ability to communicate complex technical and financial concepts while maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales ManagementBusiness DevelopmentAccount StrategyCustomer Relationship ManagementMarket Insights

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Sales SuccessForecastingRevenue GrowthData Center DemandCustomer Agreements ManagementBusiness Metrics TrackingInventory ManagementApplication EngineeringIndustrial Products KnowledgeStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeamwork OrientationSelf-Starter

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

OEM AccountsIndustrial MarketsVoice of Customer (VOC)Customer ExperienceCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and grow strategic OEM accounts across assigned portfolio
Review, negotiate, and manage customer agreements
Mitigate business risks related to inventory, forecasting, and open orders
Deliver consistent year-over-year revenue and profit growth
Develop and manage a robust sales pipeline and drive new customer acquisition
Identify and convert growth opportunities tied to data center and OEM demand
Capture and leverage Voice of Customer (VOC) insights to drive business decisions
Track and report key business metrics (revenue, margin, forecast accuracy, DSO, pipeline)
Support strategic planning with customer, competitor, and market insights
Lead account strategy and influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
Build and sustain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders
Maintain world-class customer experience across all interactions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering preferred)
Minimum 5+ years in sales, application engineering, business development, or sales management in industrial products
Strong knowledge of industrial markets and applications
Ability to communicate technical and financial concepts effectively
Proven track record of sales success
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
High business acumen and accountability
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with strong teamwork orientation.
Approximately 50% domestic travel with potential for international travel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.
SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health.
At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do.
Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment.
Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD.
Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!
SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.
Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution : 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.