Regional Sales Manager
Job Summary
Are you interested in managing sustainable and profitable growth across the UK for SKFs Industrial market If you want to deliver impactful outcomes and to work within a diverse global team we want to hear from you!
We are seeking for a new
Regional Sales Manager UK & Ireland
As a direct report to the Aftermarket Sales Manager you will guide the sales strategy in UK & Ireland and work to expand revenue profitability market share and customer engagement across regional accounts distribution partners and end users. You work closely with Customer Solutions Product Management Marketing Operations and Service teams to deliver positive customer experience and align with SKFs growth objectives.
You recognize market opportunities deliver business initiatives and act as SKFs representative in the industrial marketplace bringing together forward-looking planning and direct sales execution to build customer loyalty and durable growth.
Your main responsibilities
- Guide consistent year-over-year sales growth profitability and market share expansion across the UK region through strategic sales planning and market opportunity development.
- Manage strategic sales projects and major customer opportunities; maintain an accurate and robust sales pipeline through effective use of CRM tools.
- Develop account growth strategies that increase customer value and expand SKFs market presence; coordinate business development initiatives targeting new customers industries and market segments.
- Build and maintain valuable and impactful relationships with key customers distributors and strategic partners; act as the voice of the customer within SKF to ensure high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and support distributor and channel partner performance across the UK by identifying opportunities to strengthen market coverage and improve partner effectiveness.
- Monitor competitor activity market developments pricing trends and customer requirements.
- Work closely with Customer Service Operations Product Management Marketing and Supply Chain teams to support customer requirements and ensure customer expectations are met
- Expand SKFs presence within strategic sectors and priority accounts.
- Manage customer acquisition activities and convert prospects into long-term business relationships.
Main requirements
- Demonstrate solid industrial sales experience preferably within bearing reliability maintenance rotating equipment or related industrial markets within regional or national markets.
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or alternative Industry experience
- Experience in managing key accounts distributors and strategic customer relationships.
- Solid commercial acumen and understanding of value-based selling principles.
- Effective leadership coaching and stakeholder management skills;
- Proficient written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English other languages will be considered as a plus;
- Proficiency in utilizing CRM and sales performance management tools.
- Highly developed forecasting and evaluation skills plus effective negotiation and relationship-building abilities
- Self-motivated results-driven and highly organized. Problem-solving and decision-making capability
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK and occasionally internationally is required full UK driving licence is expected
SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore we only focus on your experience skills and potential. Come as you are just be yourself. #weareSKF
You will thrive working here if you
have a business-minded approach with strong accountability for results.
are able to set priorities across multiple customer opportunities and business initiatives while thriving in a highly competitive market setting!
Some additional information
The position holder reports to theDistribution & Service Sales Manager who is based in Luton - UK. For questionsregarding the recruitment processplease contact Simona Collino Talent Acquisition E&A at Please note that we cant accept applications sent via email due to GDPR.
At SKF we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the recruiter.
Is this you
If the answer is yes! submit your application in English no later than August 21 2026.
Candidates will hear from us shortly after the final application date
Required Experience:
Manager