Sales Representative

Schaeffler

. Drive sales and achieve business objectives within the Industrial Distribution business unit .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales acumen in the Industrial Distribution sector, with a focus on promoting engineered components and building relationships with distributors and end-users. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office to drive business objectives and deliver customer presentations.

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Sales Strategy DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementSalesforce CRM ProficiencyTechnical Product KnowledgeBusiness Acumen

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Hard Skills

Sales StrategyMarket EvaluationTechnical ProficiencyOrder ProcessingCustomer PresentationsSales Statistics ReviewProblem-SolvingSales Reporting

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing Leadership DecisionsAdaptabilityCommunication SkillsDrive for Results

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce CRMMicrosoft OfficeOutlookWordExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Industrial DistributionEngineered ComponentsDistributorsOEMsCustomer Success

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive sales and achieve business objectives within the Industrial Distribution business unit
Promote and sell radial and linear bearing products
Strengthen relationships with industrial distributors and end-users
Identify new prospects and implement strategic sales initiatives
Build technical proficiency in Schaeffler's product portfolio
Evaluate market potential and competitive landscape within the assigned territory
Develop insight into customer businesses and connect customer success to Schaeffler products
Build and maintain distributor and end-customer contact networks
Travel regularly within the territory to engage distributors and end customers
Sustain existing business through commercial sales and problem-solving
Generate new business by understanding customer decision factors and presenting value propositions
Respond to customer inquiries and process orders
Review open orders, sales statistics, and open quotes
Use Salesforce CRM for visit reports and opportunity logging
Deliver customer presentations on Schaeffler products, services, and engineered solutions
Submit weekly business summary reports to Sales Management and Product Line Staff
Participate in industry seminars, trade shows, and networking events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree, ideally in Engineering, Mechanical, Business, Marketing, or Operations
Preferably 2+ years of experience selling engineered components to distributors or OEMs
Demonstrated drive for results and aptitude for building relationships
Ability to influence leadership decisions
Strong ethics and adaptability in complex environments
Strong business acumen; results oriented
Proficient in CRM software and systems; Salesforce experience preferred
Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% as required
Valid driver's license required
External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company vehicle, including fuel and maintenance
Opportunity in an industry-diverse, high-potential sales territory
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) matching contributions up to 6%
Skill development workshops
Ongoing learning and development programs
Access to Schaeffler Academy's learning and training offering
Wellness programs and resources supporting physical, mental, and emotional health