Key Account Manager - Heavy Industries

Key Account Manager Ahmedabad - Heavy Industries

About SKF

SKF started its operations in India in 1923. Today, SKF provides industry leading automotive and industrial engineered solutions through its five technology-centric platforms: bearings and units, seals, mechatronics, lubrication solutions and services. Over the years the company has evolved from being a pioneer ball bearing manufacturing company to a knowledge-driven engineering company helping customers achieve sustainable and competitive business excellence.

 

SKF's solutions provide sustainable ways for companies across the automotive and industrial sectors to achieve breakthroughs in friction reduction, energy efficiency, and equipment longevity and reliability. With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.

To know more, please visit: www.skf.com/in

 

About Industrial Markets

 

The industrial market in India is a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector that plays a crucial role in a company’s economic growth, with the manufacturing sector being the most diverse and promising. Industrial customers aim to improve operational efficiency while prioritising quality, reliability, and value collaborations that demonstrate a commitment to customer satisfaction and address their evolving needs.

At SKF, we provide industry-leading engineering solutions and technologies to industrial market that consistently deliver reliability and efficiency in their day-to-day operations. We cater to a range of industrial sectors, including heavy industries, wind, metals, railways, and general machinery, and help customers achieve their key objectives, depending on their specific application needs and challenges around the machines and equipment.

 

 

SKF Purpose Statement

Together, we re-imagine rotation for a better tomorrow.

By creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Position Title:           KAM Ahmedabad, Heavy Industries

Reports To:               Sales Manager

Role Type:                Individual Contribution  

Location:                  Ahmedabad

 

Job Responsibilities

 

Drive SKF key account management process/tools to achieve annual growth & margin targets

Build Key Account strategy (including forecast/plans) aligned to SKF’s strategy to achieve growth and profitability targets

Acquire holistic understanding of key customers’ needs and map customer organization at all levels to get desired insights.

Identify right opportunities with the customer account to develop and deliver value-based offers for a win-win outcome.

Achieve revenue and profitability targets through OEMs in defined region / segment.

Serve as a primary business contact for the customer and ensure high customer satisfaction.

Prior experience/ knowledge of Industrial Conveyor, Crushers, Screen manufacturers, chemical, paper industry.

Customer visits: 50-60% travel required in assigned territory

Driving & deploying New Technologies (anchoring and driving in region) - Keeping accountability end to end of Technology. Accelerate Technology projects according to customer expectation and SKF business case

Skill Set

Business Acumen and Financial Knowledge

Domain Knowledge (Product / Segment)

Market and Customer Orientation

Interpersonal relationships

Negotiation Skills

 

KPIs

Revenue & Margin Achievements

Hit ratio achieved YOY

Adoption (conversion of manual to automatic lubrication) rate enhancement.

Account Receivables

 

Education & Experience

Minimum 6 -12 years of strong experience into Key Account & BD 

Prior experience/ knowledge of Industrial Conveyor, Crushers, Screen manufacturers, chemical, paper industry.

BE Mechanical. Post-graduation in Management will be an added advantage

 

Interested candidates can share their resumes to margaret.hirekerur@skf.com

 

 

Experience Level

Mid Level