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<p style="text-align:center"><strong>Business Development / Technical Sales Manager</strong><br><strong>Automated Lubrication Systems – Engineered Solutions (SKF Lubrication Lifetime Solutions)</strong></p> <p>Location: UK (with regional and key account travel)<br>Role Type: Permanent | Full-time</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>About the Role</strong><br>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.</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><br>• Proactively identify and develop engineered automated lubrication opportunities<br>• Lead early-stage technical discussions and solution concept development<br>• Translate customer challenges into engineered SKF lubrication system solutions<br>• Develop value-based technical and commercial proposals, including ROI and lifecycle cost justifications<br>• Own or co-own complex opportunities through to order intake<br>• Support handover to project delivery, commissioning, and service teams<br>• Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, distributors, and key end-user customers</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Industry Focus</strong><br>Primary industries: Metals, Pulp & Paper, Energy, Marine<br>Secondary industry: Food & Beverage</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>What we expect you to have</strong><br>• Solid background in automated lubrication systems or related technologies (e.g. hydraulics)<br>• Experience or application knowledge within heavy industrial environments<br>• Technical sales or business development experience<br>• Ability to translate customer problems into engineered system concepts<br>• Confidence in leading early-stage technical and commercial discussions<br>• Consultative, solutions-led selling approach with commercial curiosity<br>• Ability to manage both short-cycle and long-cycle sales opportunities</p> <p style="text-align:justify">Would be an asset:<br>• Exposure to reliability engineering or asset management<br>• Experience with engineered or capital project delivery</p> <p style="text-align:justify"><strong>Role Impact</strong><br>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.</p> <p><strong>Additional information</strong><br>UK-based role with regular travel to customer sites.</p> <p><em>Please note that we can't accept applications via email, due to GDPR. </em></p> <p><strong>Is this you? </strong><br>If the answer is yes, submit your application with your CV and cover letter, as soon as possible and no later than <strong>August 17th, 2026. </strong></p> <p>We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.</p> <p>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. </p>