Sales Director

<span class="jobdescription"><h1 style="text-align:center;margin:0.0in 0.0in 30.0pt;font-size:18.0pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office Medium';font-weight:normal" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:24.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#0000fe">Sales Director</span></strong></h1> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Location: </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">US Remote - Atlanta, GA</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Salary Range: $</span> <span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">152,000.00 to $</span> <span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">190,000.00</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#0000fe">About SKF: </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">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. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">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. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Learn about SKF at www.skf.com.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#0000fe">Position Summary</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">The Sales Director is responsible for delivering incremental, profitable sales growth across the assigned Southeast geography by expanding new business, increasing penetration within existing accounts, and shifting competitor share to SKF. This leader drives a disciplined growth operating system across the region—setting clear targets, building pipeline and conversion rigor, and ensuring field execution through distributors and direct customer engagement. The position partners closely with internal and external stakeholders to prioritize the right market segments, opportunities, and initiatives within the industrial aftermarket sales organization. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#0000fe">Key Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Own and deliver a regional sales growth plan, including new business acquisition targets, competitor displacement goals, and account penetration priorities.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Lead, coach, and hold the sales team accountable to prospecting discipline and opportunity conversion.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Build joint growth plans with key distributor leadership.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Execute pricing, value proposition, product, and go-to-market initiatives.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Run monthly regional reviews to drive pipeline health and forecast accuracy.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#0000fe">Leadership & Team Development</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Coach and develop high-performance sales teams.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Build talent capability in competitive selling and growth mindset.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#0000fe">Customer / Stakeholder Engagement</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Lead key customer and distributor relationships.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Own regional escalation and resolution.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#0000fe">Cross-Functional Collaboration</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Partner with pricing, quoting, operations, product and marketing teams.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Remove barriers to competitive wins.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#0000fe">Operational Excellence</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Monitor pipeline coverage, win rates, and conversion metrics.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Manage T&E budget for ROI.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#0000fe">Strategic Communication</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Lead monthly RAC reviews.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Communicate performance and growth actions.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#0000fe">Qualifications</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Education:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> BS/BA in Business, Engineering, Marketing, Industrial Distribution, or related field.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Experience:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> Proven sales leadership with incremental growth and competitive share gain.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Technical Skills:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> CRM, Microsoft Office.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Other:</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and value-selling skills.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#0000fe">Travel Requirements</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Extensive travel required</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:#0000fe">What You’ll Love About SKF:</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Rest and Relaxation.</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Work/Life Integration.</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health. Flexible work options available, depending on role. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Diversity in the Workplace.</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> 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. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Best in Class Benefits.</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> 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! </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Bonus.</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:10.5pt;font-family:'SKF Sans Office'"><strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Invest in your Future.</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> 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.</span></p> </span>

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