Sales Development Manager

Continental; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tyre industry seeks a motivated sales professional to deliver results and grow relationships with regional customers. This field-based role requires excellent communication, negotiation skills, and a pro-active approach to sales within the Midlands/North UK regions. Candidates must have a proven sales track record and a full UK driving licence, with expectations for occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales.
• Intermediate level computer skills required.
• Education in English language and numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales results and maintain customer profiles.
• Create and deliver value-added initiatives to customers.
• Manage sales objectives and negotiate growth plans.

Skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Communication (verbal & written)

Sales track record

Creativity

Education

Good standard of education, particularly English language and numeracy

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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Deliver sales results and added value concepts to pre determined Regional Account customers. Using understanding of the tyre industry, market and strong relationships internally and externally, to position Continental brands among the leading brands within said customer base.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Deliver through pre-defined agreements, volume and profit targets by categorised regional customers using business profiling approach.
• To maintain detailed customer profiles to allow for constant assessment of potential and movement of business to facilitate strategic planning.
• Create, prepare and deliver value added initiatives to customers based on their requirements
• To manage all monthly and quarterly sales objectives by customer/brand to ensure achievement, and negotiate appropriate changes to sustain growth and profitability versus plan.
• To use detailed knowledge of the customer and the market, appraise and negotiate increased shares of business by brand and product category as appropriate.
• Prepare and deliver measured presentations to your customers & colleagues.

Qualifications

SKILLS, BEHAVIOURS & EXPERIENCE

• The successful candidate must have a proven track record in sales and be a good negotiator.
• This role requires a creative, highly motivated, self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and be an excellent communicator both verbal & written.
• The successful candidatemust be able to demonstrate a good standard of education, particularly English language and numeracy.
• Excel, PowerPoint, Word & general computer skills at intermediate level are also required.
• Tyre or automotive industry background would be advantageous.

Additional Information

This role is field based in the UK covering the Midlands/North area of the UK (candidates are expected to live on patch), and will report to the General Sales Manager.

Must have a full UK driving licence.

The role will involve some overnight stays

The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 13th June 2025