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With a strong commitment to research-based innovation, SKF India offers customized value-added solutions that integrate all its five technology platforms.\nTo know more, please visit: www.skf.com/in\n\nSKF Purpose Statement\nTogether,were-imaginerotationforabettertomorrow.\nBy creating intelligent and clean solutions for people and the planet\nJOB DESCRIPTION\nPosition Title: Sales Manager\nReports To: Sales Head\nRole Type: Individual Contributor\nLocation: Bengaluru/Chennai\nPurpose of the role\nSKF is looking for a commercially driven Sales Manager Lubricants to actively develop the industrial lubricants and grease business in India. 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