Territory Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.
Territory Manager
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary Range: $112,000.00 to 126,000.00
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 Description:
The Territory Manager (TM) is responsible for sales and sales growth in the province of British Columbia. Working directly with end users and our distributor partners, the TM will apply high level negotiation skills to successfully manage trilateral agreements to achieve results at customer sites.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ability to travel throughout the province extensively and less frequently within Canada and/ or North America as required.
- Work with distributor partners to implement cohesive strategies to grow market share.
- Gain trusted advisor status with key end user accounts to become the key contact for our offerings.
- Support the implementation of company initiatives.
- Responsible for day-to-day local business decisions in region.
- Participate in regular sales meetings, training sessions, product development and new product release activities.
- Demonstrate business acumen and a keen interest in business matters in the province.
- Orchestrate use of internal resources i.e. product specialists, engineers, industry specialists and TMs from other groups to build relationships with end user stakeholders.
- Build strong internal company and customer relationships with other personnel, including global support team members, factory representatives and other departments.Employ good habits for constant development and growth.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- BS/BA in Business Administration, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Distribution or relevant field.
- Proven work experience and track record
- Experience managing a high-volume sales territory in a technical field.
- Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude.
- Ability to understand and analyze sales performance metrics.
- Strong customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills.
- Availability to travel extensively internally and within NAM.
- A valid and clear driver's license and passport may be required for travel purposes.
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!