Business and Range Development Specialist Vehicle Aftermarket

Career Opportunities: Business and Range DevelopmentSpecialist Vehicle Aftermarket-SKFAutomotive Business (877)

Requisition ID877-Posted13/10/2026-Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire More (3) -International- Job Category (1) -Professional-Permanent

By creating bearings and solutions for everything from industrial applications to vehicles, SKF plays anessentialrole in our everyday lives. In Q4 2026, SKF intends to spin off its Automotive business and list it as a separate company under the name of SKFVertevo. Acompany created to support the future of the automotive market, and to co-drive the future of mobility faster.

This role will be a part of that new company.Would you like to join us, and move people further?

Business and Range DevelopmentSpecialist Vehicle Aftermarket-SKFAutomotive Business

Manage completeprocessfor kit content characterization and modification including car application research through product validation,for all products that are added to the portfolio. It also includes the product technical information inSKFdifferent systems that will be provided toTecDoctechnical support teams, Sales and to Customers. Provides specialized technical support to Customer service and Sales teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full process forSKFkitproductcontent characterization, application research, technicalassessmentand product modification,this forproducts added to or updated within the portfolio.
• Define new kit content andvalidateproduct applications by researching OE data, vehicle applications, engine configurations,microfichesand available technical sources.
• Assess technical product riskand application constraints, ensuring that productsselectedare technically sound and fit for the intended car application.
• Maintain and update product technical information in SKF systemsrequiredto supportTecDoc, Sales, CustomerServiceand customer-facing activities.
• Responsiblefor newproduct portfolio creations or kit content modification processes, ensuringPurchasing ,Planning andProduction processes are in place.
• Provide expert technical support to Product Line Management, Sales, Customer Service, Helplineteamsand customers, helping resolve product application questions and product technical enquiries.
• Monitor OE evolution, competitorrangesand aftermarket developments toidentifyopportunities for new products, range extensions,substitutionsand product rationalization.
• Support regional portfolio reviews by providing technical analysis, application coverage insights, range gapidentificationand recommendations for portfolio prioritization in line with Market requirements.
• Collaborate with Product Line Management, Product Information Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing and Regional Sales to ensure portfolio initiatives are technically robust and commercially aligned.

Requirements

• Technical bachelor’s degreeOrrelevant working experience as service adviser in garages.
• Kknowledgeof automotive applications, engine configurations, operatingprinciplesand aftermarket product fitment requirements.
• Ability to process,validateand manage application data accurately across vehicle, engine, OE,productand catalogue information.
• Good business understanding with the ability to connect technical product decisions to customer needs, portfolioperformanceand regional growth priorities.
• Strong analytical mindset, attention todetailand ability to work with data,benchmarksand technical documentation.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with willingness to learn, adapt and support continuous product and portfolio improvement.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ability to work with SKF systems and product information tools.
• Proficient in English. Any other language like Polish would be a stronger asset.
• Any experience with Chinesevehicles would be a PLUS

You will enjoy working here if you(are/have)

• Passionate about the automotive industry and motivated by turning technical data into valuable business opportunities.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with international cross-functional teams.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with a willingness to challenge existing processes and contribute to the growth of SKF's Vehicle Aftermarket business.

If you want to go further

This position willbe located inGermany, France, Italy, Sweden,Belgiumor Poland.

At SKF,we see diversity in our workforce as an asset that supports better business results.We are committed to having a fair and inclusive recruitment process where all hiring decisions are based on objective, job-related criteria, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidat