Key Account Manager - SKF Sealing Solutions

AB SKF skf.com Open · verified Sep 21, 2026

Scarborough Manager Account Management

At a glance

Mid-level Account Management role at AB SKF. Scarborough · CA$112,000 base.

SalaryStated by AB SKF

CA$112,000

Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleAccount Management

SeniorityManager

LocationScarborough

Base payCA$112,000

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Run sales activity across your territory, tracking growth, targets, and performance measures
Build key-client relationships, serve as their main contact, and coordinate work that improves satisfaction
Create territory sales plans, negotiate agreements, and pursue lasting account growth
Research industrial distribution trends, competitor moves, and potential opportunities
Move leads through the CRM funnel, follow up on opportunities, and deliver monthly business reports

What you bring

A business, marketing, engineering, or related bachelor's degree is required, with an MBA preferred
At least three to five years in sales management, business development, or a related industrial distribution role
Evidence that you have met or surpassed sales targets
Industrial distribution knowledge plus familiarity with seals, their uses, specifications, and customer benefits
CRM and Microsoft Office capability, including Office 365 tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Power BI

Who this fits

You’ll suit this role if you can manage industrial accounts independently while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. It calls for strategic sales planning, customer-facing technical explanations, negotiation, and problem-solving. The position is based in Scarborough, Ontario and requires travel for about half of the time, or as business needs require.

From the employer

Key Account Manager - SKF Sealing Solutions

Location: Scarborough, ON

Salary Range: $ 112,000.00

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.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Key Account Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing sales activities within a designated territory or region, building and maintaining strong client relationships, and driving sales growth. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the industrial distribution market and a proven track record of success in sales management.

Key Responsibilities:

Territory Management: Manage sales activities within the assigned territory or region, ensuring the achievement of sales growth, targets, and KPIs.
Customer Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as the primary point of contact.
Sales Strategy: Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals and objectives within the territory.
Market Research: Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and potential opportunities.
Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to fulfill customer requirements and achieve a high level of satisfaction.
Negotiation: Negotiate contracts and implement long-term growth strategies with clients.
Customer Satisfaction: Coordinate activities leading to customer satisfaction and business growth.
CRM Management: Generate customer leads into opportunities and document them in the CRM system.
Reporting: Prepare and submit monthly management reports of new business achievements, activities, opportunities, and targets.
Sales Funnel Management: Drive sales opportunity funnel management in CRM and aligned digital sales tools to ensure opportunities are duly followed up, won, closed, and reported on promptly.
Compliance: Ensure all activities related to the function comply with relevant corporate policies, business processes and procedures, Acts, legal and professional standards, and the SKF Code of Conduct.
EHS Compliance: Promote awareness of risk and safety requirements and ensure compliance with SKF EHS policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field; MBA preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sales management, business development, or a related role within the industrial distribution sector.
Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Strong understanding of the industrial distribution market and its dynamics.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness to travel 50% or as needed to meet customer and business needs.

Skills:

Self-motivated and execution-focused with an ability to meet/exceed deadlines.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Project management and common tools used for driving sales funnel management.
Office 365 skills (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Power BI).
Strategic Business Planning: The ability to implement and execute long-term strategies to achieve business goals.
Basic Product Knowledge: Understanding the specifications, applications, and benefits of seals and related products.
Strategic Sales Planning: Developing and implementing effective sales strategies tailored to the seals market and end users.
Customer Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers in the seals industry.
Market Analysis: Analyzing market trends, competitor activities, and identifying opportunities within the seals sector.
Ability to effectively demonstrate product benefits and technical details to customers both internally and externally.
Problem-solving: Addressing technical challenges and finding solutions to meet customer needs while aligning with other support functions.
Negotiation Skills: Negotiating contracts and deals to maximize profitability and longstanding partnerships.
Sales Process Management: Overseeing the sales process from lead generation to execution.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A supportive and collaborative work environment

What You’ll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation. Enjoy a robust vacation, statutory holidays as well as sick day policies!

Work/Life Balance. A possibility for flexibility and an opportunity for occasional remote work.

Health and Wellness Benefits. SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. We have a comprehensive Benefits Package.

Invest in your Future. SKF offers a Defined contribution plan opportunity to have up to 6% contribution matched (on base salary).

Much more! Growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, life insurance, and with so many benefits to working for SKF, we could not name them all!