Continental · 2 weeks ago
Sales Director - Retail Channel
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. They are seeking a Sales Director to create a strategy and lead sales efforts for the US PLT RE US Retail channel to achieve sales and profit objectives, while managing customer relationships and directing the sales growth for the channel portfolio of accounts.
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Responsibilities
Create a strategy and lead sales efforts for the US PLT RE US Retail channel to achieve sales and profit objectives
Define channel strategy, manage customer relationships, and achieve sales targets: Create and execute strategy to deliver on mid-term sales plans for the retail channel, which accommodates for current and future trends
Manage executive relationships with key customers to capture our pull through opportunities and grow our business to maximize sales targets
Direct the sales growth in units and margins ($/%) for channel portfolio of accounts
Develop and execute customer program incentives in line with overall channel / US market strategy
Lead overall development of the Retail team within the PLT US RE Market
Ensure necessary training (retail screen, analytics etc.) and development of the team to execute sales strategy and hit sales targets
Coordinate exclusive products: Work with Product planning, development, supply chain to launch and maintain exclusive products
Manage the overall business to find mutual opportunities with our customers
Ensure customer collaboration, data connections and processes are streamlined: Connect with customer data sources to provide FC / Sales transparency
Support monthly collaboration process with key customers to ensure mutual goals are being achieved
Provide input into PLT US strategy, pricing, programs, promotions, new products, advertising, and other policies and procedures that impact the channel sales
Establish and manage the budget and forecast (monthly/annual) for channel
Represent PLT RE US at internal and external events
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
10+ years of relevant professional experience
5+ years tire industry sales experience
3+ years of proven leadership experience
International or highly matrixed organizational experience
Internal qualified candidates will meet internal guidelines for this executive level role
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required
Preferred
Masters Degree or related
10+ years of tire industry sales experience
Retail Sales experience
Strong communication and analytical skills
Strong negotiating and problem-solving capabilities
Self-starter
Solid 'team' orientation
Benefits
Immediate Benefits
Robust Total Rewards Package
Paid Time Off
Volunteer Time Off
Company Car
Tuition Assistance
Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
Competitive Bonus Programs
Employee 401k Match
Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
Hybrid Work
Employee Assistance Program
Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
Company
Continental
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Recent News
2026-01-07
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