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Do you want to work for one of the world's largest manufacturers of bearings? Do you want to be part of a growth journey and expand the Swedish sales organization? Do you see yourself as entrepreneurial and want to help build the business and establish long-term customer relationships? Then the role of Sales Manager Sweden could be right for you!

About NSK
NSK is one of the world's leading bearing manufacturers, producing ball bearings, roller bearings, automotive products, precision machinery, linear components, and mechatronic products. NSK's global sales exceed 4.9 billion euros. The company has more than 24,000 employees worldwide, with over 2,900 based in Europe across 11 countries.

About the role of Sales Manager Sweden
In the role of Sales Manager Sweden, we are looking for someone with a strong technical and commercial background. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities within the industry, establishing new customer collaborations, and ensuring sales growth. You will also nurture relationships with NSK's existing customers, including distributors, OEMs, and MROs, primarily within process industry sectors such as Automotive, Steel & Metal, Machine Tools, Paper Machines, and Injection Molding Machines.

You will have overall sales responsibility for Sweden with a focus on technical areas such as bearing and linear technology. The role involves seeking new, innovative solutions to improve NSK's products and services, including developing business cases for both external and internal stakeholders. You will primarily work from your home office and are expected to spend most of the workweek with customers. You have freedom with responsibility and access to a supportive back office team to handle both commercial and technical challenges. Sales cycles may vary in length, and your main goal is to build long-term, trust-based relationships.

The role:

• Be a driving force in developing business with NSK's existing industrial customers by assisting them with technical challenges.
• Identify new business opportunities within the industry to strengthen NSK's overall market presence.
• Develop distributor, MRO, and OEM relationships to ensure sales growth alongside various distribution partners in Sweden.

About you
We are looking for someone with a few years of experience in technical sales. Experience with bearings and linear technology within one of NSK's industries is a plus. You have technical understanding and a strong desire to develop your skills. You are a natural relationship builder with solid experience in strengthening and developing businesses. You have good experience with Office 365 and are fluent in both English and Swedish, both spoken and written.

To succeed in this role, we see that you are a driven and goal-oriented person with good structural ability to plan your days effectively. Additionally, you are an excellent communicator who goes the extra mile to achieve good results for your customers.

Important for the role:

• At least a few years of experience in technical sales.
• Experience in building strong and trust-based customer relationships.
• Business-oriented thinking and the ability to work independently.
• Fluent in Swedish and English.
• Driving license B.

Meritorious:

• Experience with ball bearings.

NSK's offer
NSK offers you the opportunity to be part of a journey in a larger context where you will have the chance to work with large and significant customers in Sweden. Today, NSK is one of the world's largest bearing manufacturers with excellent opportunities to challenge. The company offers good opportunities for personal and career development for those who are curious and willing to put in the work required. NSK provides a safe, pleasant, and flexible workplace with a solid introduction. In addition, you will be offered a competitive salary, a company car, and an established customer base that you will take over and continue to develop.

Other:
Start: By agreement.
Location: Västerås, Eskilstuna, Jönköping, Örebro, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, and surrounding areas.
Scope: Permanent employment, full-time, 100%.
Salary: By agreement + bonus.