Hybrid Global Key Accounts Manager - Technical Sales

Gruppo SKF; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

SKF Pilgrim is seeking a commercially minded technical sales professional to drive profitable growth across international markets. The role focuses on account management, identifying growth opportunities and developing long-term strategic relationships with distributors, end users, and partners from the UK base in Oldham.

You will manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to contract award, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and operations to ensure on-time project execution

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in technical B2B sales, account management, or business development.
• Experience in power generation, marine, industrial equipment, infrastructure or defense sectors.
• Understanding of export control regulations and defense-related customer requirements is a plus.
• Proficiency in English; other languages are a plus.
• Strong communication and contract negotiation skills.
• Customer-focused with initiative and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth plans for strategic accounts and market sectors.
• Manage relationships with end users, engineering organisations, distributors, contractors, and strategic partners; conduct regular customer visits.
• Prepare quotations, negotiate contracts and long-term supply arrangements.
• Support marketing campaigns, exhibitions and industry events.
• Identify opportunities across the Pilgrim product and service portfolio.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, operations, and senior management.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Communication skills

Contract negotiation

Customer focused

English proficiency

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

SKF Pilgrim is seeking a commercially minded technical sales professional to drive profitable growth across international markets. The role focuses on account management, identifying growth opportunities and developing long-term strategic relationships with distributors, end users, and partners from the UK base in Oldham.

You will manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to contract award, coordinating with engineering, procurement, and operations to ensure on-time project execution