Industry Specialist/Sr

Nsk-Corporation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

NSK Corporation in Seattle seeks an Industry Specialist/Sr to identify opportunities, set objectives, and drive profitable sales growth within a defined industry.

You will work with OEMs, maintenance personnel and end users to create demand for NSK products and services, lead pre-sales projects, and contribute to training programs and industry partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 8–10 years of position-related experience required, preferably over 10.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate and develop new business objectives within a defined industry.
• Independently drive pre-sales project development at OEM and end-user accounts.
• Develop internal and external training programs for the industry.
• Build and maintain a network within end-user and OEM accounts plus industry associations.
• Identify new or enhanced product/service opportunities and lead development efforts.
• Represent NSK in industry associations and at trade shows.
• Communicate project development activities to field sales and other functions.
• Coordinate formulation of the industry business plan.
• Train local field sales on transitions from project to maintenance status.
• Carry out special assignments as defined by Segment Manager.

Skills

Pre-sales experience

Industry knowledge

Business development

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Industry Specialist/Sr - NSK Corporation

The Company

NSK is a global manufacturer of ball and roller bearings, linear motion technology, automotive components, and steering systems with both domestic and overseas manufacturing capabilities. NSK also offers a full range of services including reconditioning, ball screw repair, product integration, application engineering, and predictive & preventative maintenance and reliability services. NSK's products and solutions are everywhere where things are in motion - even under the toughest conditions. NSK's high-precision rolling bearings are used in wind turbines and machine tools, linear components are found in production lines, while automotive components are installed int he vehicles of almost every well-known automaker.

The Industry Specialist Role

This position defines opportunities and manages new business development for a defined industry. Assumes a high level of responsibility for the success of NSK in meeting sales and profitability growth in the entire industry. This position will work closely with equipment designers, maintenance personnel, equipment operators and various other buying influencers to create demand for NSK brand products and services.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, evaluates and develops new business objectives within a specific industry following defined objectives and strategies for profitable sales growth.
• Almost always functions independently as pre-sales project development at OEM and end-user accounts critical to success in the industry.
• Identifies and develops internal and external training programs.
• Responsible for developing network within end user accounts, OEM accounts and industry associations with key buying influences.
• Identifies new/enhanced product or service opportunities. Will often lead an effort to develop and implement the product/service.
• Represents NSK within industry associations key to participation in industry; identifies trade show opportunities.
• Communicates, in a timely manner, project development activities with local field sales and other appropriate functions through reports and other methods.
• Coordinates the formulation of the business plan for the industry.
• Responsible for training local field sales people for the transition of customer from project to maintenance status.
• Carries out special assignments as defined by Segment Manager.

Education & Experience

• This job requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 8 to 10 years of position-related experience; preferably over 10 years of position-related experience.

Featured Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance offered.
• Matching 401(k)
• Generous vacation and holidays
• Life insurance
• Growth opportunities

NSK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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