Americas Growth Leader, Plain Bearings

Timken; 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

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Timken, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, is seeking a Business Manager for the Americas—Plain Bearings. This leadership role drives profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across North and Latin America, guiding inside sales and customer service in close partnership with external sales specialists.

You will develop commercial strategies, pricing initiatives, and governance, building a high-performing team and collaborating with

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sales, business management, or commercial leadership within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience leading customer service, inside sales, or commercial teams.
• Strong financial acumen with budgets, profitability, and pricing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Americas Plain Bearings business management function, driving profitable growth across North America and Latin America.
• Develop 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

Sales leadership

Customer service

Budget management

Pricing strategies

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Regional leadership

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering or related field

MBA or advanced business degree preferred

Job description

Timken, a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion, is seeking a Business Manager for the Americas—Plain Bearings. This leadership role drives profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence across North and Latin America, guiding inside sales and customer service in close partnership with external sales specialists.

You will develop commercial strategies, pricing initiatives, and governance, building a high-performing team and collaborating with