SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow! SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

SKF is on pace to decarbonise all its production facilities by 2030. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement.

And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Key Account Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing sales activities within a designated territory or region, building and maintaining strong client relationships, and driving sales growth.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the industrial distribution market and a proven track record of success in sales management.

Territory Management: Manage sales activities within the assigned territory or region, ensuring the achievement of sales growth, targets, and KPIs.

Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as the primary point of contact.

Sales Strategy: Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals and objectives within the territory.

Market Research: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities.

Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to fulfill customer requirements and achieve a high level of satisfaction.



Negotiate contracts and implement long-term growth strategies with clients.

Customer Satisfaction: Coordinate activities leading to customer satisfaction and business growth.

CRM Management: Generate customer leads into opportunities and document them in the CRM system. Prepare and submit monthly management reports of new business achievements, activities, opportunities, and targets.

Sales Funnel Management: Drive sales opportunity funnel management in CRM and aligned digital sales tools to ensure opportunities are duly followed up, won, closed, and reported on promptly.

Compliance: Ensure all activities related to the function comply with relevant corporate policies, business processes and procedures, Acts, legal and professional standards, and the SKF Code of Conduct.

EHS Compliance: Promote awareness of risk and safety requirements and ensure compliance with SKF EHS policies and procedures. Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales management, business development, or a related role within the industrial distribution sector.

Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets. Solid understanding of the industrial distribution market and its dynamics. Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.



Willingness to travel 50% or as needed to meet customer and business needs.

Project management and common tools used for driving sales funnel management. Office 365 skills (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Power BI).

Strategic Business Planning: The ability to implement and execute long-term strategies to achieve business goals.

Strategic Sales Planning: Developing and implementing effective sales strategies tailored to the seals market and end users.

Customer Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers in the seals industry.

Market Analysis: Analyzing market trends, competitor activities, and identifying opportunities within the seals sector. Ability to effectively demonstrate product benefits and technical details to customers both internally and externally. Addressing technical challenges and finding solutions to meet customer needs while aligning with other support functions.

Sales Process Management: Overseeing the sales process from lead generation to execution. Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Enjoy a robust vacation, statutory holidays as well as sick day policies! A possibility for flexibility and an opportunity for occasional remote work. Growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, life insurance, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all!

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.

📌 Sales Account Manager - Remote (Toronto)
🏢 SKF Group
📍 Toronto