Americas Bearings Business Leader

The Timken Company; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Timken Company is seeking a Business Manager, Americas – Plain Bearings to lead the North America and Latin America region, guiding inside sales, customer service, and regional account teams to drive profitable growth and superior customer experiences. This role partners with external sales specialists, Timken leadership, account managers, and global stakeholders.

The Business Manager will develop and execute regional commercial strategies, pricing initiatives, sales processes, and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in sales, business management, customer service, commercial leadership, or related functions within a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment.
• Experience leading customer service, inside sales, or commercial teams.
• Strong financial and business acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability, and pricing strategies.
• Demonstrated success driving business growth and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Americas Plain Bearings business management function, driving profitable growth across North America and Latin America.
• Develop and execute regional business strategies, sales plans, and growth initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities, expand market share, and improve commercial performance.
• Collaborate with Timken regional teams globally to strengthen distributor, OEM, and end‑user relationships and accelerate product adoption.
• Support and influence sales teams to effectively promote and grow the Plain Bearings portfolio across target markets.
• Develop annual sales, profit, and budget plans, monitoring performance and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Lead the customer service organization to ensure exceptional customer support, issue resolution, and order execution.
• Manage, coach, and develop inside sales teams to enhance customer engagement and support external sales efforts.
• Create and implement pricing strategies, processes, and governance across the Americas to maximize profitability and align global pricing standards.
• Drive business process improvements, escalation management, and operational excellence initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and commercial effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Pricing strategy

Customer relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering

Job description

The Timken Company is seeking a Business Manager, Americas – Plain Bearings to lead the North America and Latin America region, guiding inside sales, customer service, and regional account teams to drive profitable growth and superior customer experiences. This role partners with external sales specialists, Timken leadership, account managers, and global stakeholders.

The Business Manager will develop and execute regional commercial strategies, pricing initiatives, sales processes, and customer