At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive growth in automated lubrication systems and develop tailored solutions for customers.
- Company: Join SKF, a leader in engineered solutions with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in heavy industries while developing your technical and sales skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in automated lubrication systems and strong technical sales skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
About the Role
SKF Lubrication Lifetime Solutions (LLS) is strengthening its solutions-led approach and is looking for a Business Development / Technical Sales Manager to drive growth in engineered automated lubrication systems. This role focuses on identifying, shaping, and securing complex, high-value engineered solutions projects within heavy industry, combining strong technical credibility with commercial acumen to position SKF as a long-term reliability and lifecycle partner.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and develop engineered automated lubrication opportunities
- Lead early-stage technical discussions and solution concept development
- Translate customer challenges into engineered SKF lubrication system solutions
- Develop value-based technical and commercial proposals, including ROI and lifecycle cost justifications
- Own or co-own complex opportunities through to order intake
- Support handover to project delivery, commissioning, and service teams
- Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, distributors, and key end-user customers
Industry Focus
Primary industries: Metals, Pulp & Paper, Energy, Marine
Secondary industry: Food & Beverage
What we expect you to have
- Solid background in automated lubrication systems or related technologies (e.g. hydraulics)
- Experience or application knowledge within heavy industrial environments
- Technical sales or business development experience
- Ability to translate customer problems into engineered system concepts
- Confidence in leading early-stage technical and commercial discussions
- Consultative, solutions-led selling approach with commercial curiosity
- Ability to manage both short-cycle and long-cycle sales opportunities
Would be an asset:
- Exposure to reliability engineering or asset management
- Experience with engineered or capital project delivery
Role Impact
This role is critical to increasing engineered solutions penetration, improving margin quality, strengthening long-term reliability partnerships, and driving service and lifecycle revenue growth while reducing reactive, component-driven sales.
Additional information: UK-based role with regular travel to customer sites.
Technical Sales Manager - Automated Lubrication Systems in Banbury employer: SKF
SKF is an exceptional employer located in Clevedon, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values diversity, we provide our Maintenance Engineers with opportunities for growth and continuous improvement. Our competitive salary package, coupled with a supportive team atmosphere and a focus on safety and quality, makes SKF a rewarding place to build your career.
