Manager -Business Development - Cement And Mining

SKF ISEAM; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF is seeking a Manager BD Cement & Mining to lead key account strategies across cement and mining customers in an India-based ecosystem including Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Gurgaon and Kolkata. The role emphasizes team leadership, market development and value-based selling across OEMs and distributors.

Applicants should bring 8–12 years in BD/KAM with exposure to cement/mining customers. Strong negotiation, interpersonal and financial skills are desired to drive growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in BD or KAM in Cement or Mining sectors.
• Proven track record in team management and leadership.
• Exposure to cement/mining customers and related applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build Key Account strategy aligned to SKF’s growth targets.
• Drive key account management processes and tools for growth and margin.
• Understand customer needs and map organizations at all levels.
• Identify opportunities to deliver value-based offers for win-win outcomes.
• Achieve revenue targets through OEMs and distribution networks in region.
• Coordinate between consultants, users and OEMs to ensure alignment.

Skills

Business Acumen

Financial Knowledge

Market Orientation

Interpersonal relationships

Negotiation Skills

Job description

Job Description:

About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides industry leading automotive and industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.

SKFs solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.

To know more, please visit: www.skf.com/in

About Industrial Markets

The industrial market in India is a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector that plays a crucial role in a company’s economic growth, with the manufacturing sector being the most diverse and promising. Industrial customers aim to improve operational efficiency while prioritising quality, reliability, and value collaborations that demonstrate a commitment to customer satisfaction and address their evolving needs.

At SKF, we provide industry-leading engineering solutions and technologies to industrial market that consistently deliver reliability and efficiency in their day-to-day operations. We cater to a range of industrial sectors, including heavy industries, wind, metals, railways, and general machinery, and help customers achieve their key objectives, depending on their specific application needs and challenges around the machines and equipment.

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Manager BD Cement & Mining,

Reports To: VP, Segments - Heavy Industries & Product Sales

Role Type: Team Management

Location: Mumbai / Pune / Bangalore / Gurgaon / Kolkata

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Build Key Account strategy ( including forecast/plans) aligned to SKF’s strategy to achieve growth and profitability targets

Drive SKF key account management process/tools to achieve annual growth & margin targets

Acquire holistic understanding of key customers’ needs and map customer organization at all levels to get desired insights.

Identify right opportunities with the customer account to develop and deliver value-based offers for a win-win outcome.

Achieve revenue and profitability targets through OEMs and the distribution network in defined region / segment.

Ensure seamless connect between consultants, actual user and original equipment manufacturers.

Metrics:

Revenue & Margin Achievements

Hit ratio achieved YOY

Adoption (conversion of manual to automatic lubrication) rate enhancement.

Account Receivables

Competencies:

Business Acumen and Financial Knowledge

Domain Knowledge (Product / Segment)

Market and Customer Orientation

Interpersonal relationships

Negotiation Skills

Candidate profile

Experience:

• 8–12 years of experience in Business Development (BD) and/or Key Account Management (KAM).
• Proven experience in team management and leadership.

Preferred Exposure:

• Experience working with cement and mining customers, with a strong understanding of related applications.

Industry Background:

• Cement
• Mining
• Bearings
• Lubricants