What Timken makes possible begins with you.
Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.
A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing Work That Matters to the world— improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 19,000 people in 45 countries, and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.
As an Inside Sales Rep (Small Distributor or OE Account Manager), you’ll serve as a virtual business partner to an assigned portfolio of small distributors or OE customers. Your mission: to accelerate growth and strengthen partnerships through proactive sales engagement, smart resource coordination, and a deep understanding of their needs. You will also drive expansion opportunities within medium and small original equipment (OE) customers, through partnering with assigned distributors, qualifying leads, and closing opportunities that move the needle.
Why This Role Matters
At Timken, we empower our team members to drive success, make an impact, and grow within a global, forward-thinking organization. As an Inside Sales Specialist, you’ll be at the forefront of enabling our distributors and customers to thrive—building relationships, delivering value, and fueling sales growth through expert support and strategic insight.
What You’ll Do
- Build and grow strong relationships with a portfolio of small distributors—acting as their primary contact and trusted advisor.
- Develop and execute growth plans for top distributors by providing the tools, resources, and support needed to drive sales success.
- Manage assigned OEM accounts and qualify new opportunities through various customer engagement channels.
- Respond quickly and professionally to pricing, quoting, and service inquiries—resolving issues and enabling a seamless customer experience.
- Use CRM systems to create and track strategic account plans, analyze sales data, and maintain a full opportunity pipeline.
- Identify and share cross-sell and up-sell opportunities with appropriate internal partners to drive revenue growth.
What You’ll Bring:
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor's degree preferred).
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant inside sales, account management, distributor engagement, or Timken-specific product experience.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Experience using CRM tools and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
- Solid time management and organizational abilities with an ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Skilled in presenting to internal stakeholders and customers virtually.
Preferred Traits
- Goal-oriented and self-motivated to drive sales growth.
- Understanding of distributor networks, end-user dynamics, and value-based selling.
- Experience in industrial or manufacturing sectors is a plus.
What’s In It for You:
- Immediate impact – Own strategic accounts and help shape the inside sales approach at a global scale.
- Career mobility – Timken supports your professional development at your pace, with opportunities for growth across departments and regions.
- Work that matters – Contribute to industries that power the world and support innovations that move humanity forward.
- Global community – Join 19,000+ people in 45 countries committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation.
All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
