Territory Sales Manager - Alabama & Tennessee

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist developing and producing sustainable, safe, and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries. ContiTech, a group sector of Continental, offers connected, environment-friendly, safe, and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector, and the furniture industry. With about 39,000 employees in over 40 countries and sales of €6.4 billion (2024), ContiTech is a global industrial partner active in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

About the role

The Industrial Products Territory Sales Manager is a key role responsible for developing new business and increasing market share in Alabama and Tennessee. This position leverages Continental’s Authorized Distributor Network in the industrial sector, utilizing existing relationships, prospecting new opportunities, and educating local distributors and end-users on Continental’s value-added products and services.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new business partnerships with existing and new customers (distributors and end-users) in the industrial sector to achieve Annual Operating Plan goals for revenue and profitability.
• Promote and sell engineered products, programs, and services to end-users through Continental’s Authorized Distributor Network.
• Train distributors and end-users on new products and product applications.
• Develop and implement a plan to regularly meet with customers to service existing accounts and secure new distributor and end-user business.
• Participate in industry trade shows to promote products and services.
• Utilize business and information technology tools (e.g., Salesforce.com, Business Funnel, Territory Share Management) to manage territory activities and drive financial performance.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current industry standards.
• Inspect conveyor systems, plant equipment, and manufacturing environments to survey equipment and offer value-added solutions; ability to work in close quarters and at heights is required.

This role requires 50% travel with overnight stays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or a minimum of 2 years of relevant sales experience (or 4 years of sales experience in lieu of a degree).
• Competent in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience working in an industrial setting.
• Experience conducting presentations and customer meetings.
• Experience training customers and end-users.
• Ability to use and learn CRM systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must reside within the territory (Alabama/Tennessee), preferably in Huntsville, Birmingham, or Nashville.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; sponsorship for employment visas is not available for this role.

Benefits

• Immediate benefits and a robust total rewards package.
• Paid time off and volunteer time off.
• Tuition assistance and employee discounts, including tire discounts.
• Competitive bonus programs and employee 401k match.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment with 20+ Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Future growth opportunities, both personal and professional.