Business Development Specialist - Automotive

SKF; Plymouth (MI); Remote; USD 101,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SKF, a leader in bearing manufacturing and sustainability, is seeking a Business Development Specialist for the Automotive sector. This US remote position focuses on managing product lifecycles, analyzing market data, and ensuring product efficiency. Ideal candidates possess a background in engineering and complex data analysis skills, thriving in a collaborative, inclusive environment that emphasizes innovation.

Benefits

Generous PTO policy and paid holidays

Flexible work options

Comprehensive healthcare options

Company paid life insurance, STD, LTD

401K program with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in complex data analysis and interest in detail-oriented data work.
• Comfortable in an international environment with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end journey of product lifecycle.
• Conduct technical assessments of supplier offers and competitor products.
• Analyze financial data for product line efficiency.

Skills

Complex data analysis

Technical knowledge of automotive spare parts

Communication in English

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SKF Systems knowledge in XA, SAP DOH, SIM

Job description

Business Development Specialist - Automotive

Location: US Remote

Salary Range: $101,000.00 to $120,000.00

About SKF:

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. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. 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.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We're guided by our SKF values. 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're a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at
www.skf.com
.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end journey of a product lifecycle from ideation to phase-out, including go to market, growth and maturity phases.
  
  
  


• Make technical assessments of our supplier offers and competitor products.
  
  
  


• Analyze market data and competitors to identify potential gaps in our product range.
  
  
  


• Maintain, process and update product master data, including application, OE (Original Equipment) linkage, and competitor linking.
  
  
  


• Close collaboration with SKF factories and suppliers in cooperation with purchasing.
  
  
  


• Analyze financial data and drive projects for product line efficiency and profitability.
  
  
  


• Provide customer support and work with Sales to sustain a successful market presence.
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, experienced mechanic or equivalent professional experience combined with technical knowledge of automotive spare parts.
  
  
  


• Experience in complex data analysis and an interest in data analysis at a very detailed level.
  
  
  


• Knowledge of relevant tools and systems to make data analysis and visualize data
  
  
  


• Comfortable in working with Excel, Power BI.
  
  
  


• SKF Systems knowledge in XA, SAP DOH, SIM is a plus.
  
  
  


• Comfortable working and communicating in English, both spoken and written, in an international environment with a lot of stakeholders on different level of the organization.
  
  
  


• Willingness to travel internationally from time to time.
  
  
  

What You'll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation.
Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration.
SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role.

Diversity in the Workplace.
?At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do.
By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits.
SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus.
SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future.
Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

Reports to: Global Product Line Manager Wheel End

Location: US Remote

Job ID: 21886

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