Sales Manager Pool Application

Continental Group Sector ContiTech; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Group Sector ContiTech in the United States (Virginia) seeks a Sales Manager to drive the LivTec product portfolio for Pool applications in the region. You will lead the sales strategy, build key accounts, and deliver growth in sales, margin, and market share.

You will analyse market trends, outperform budgets, and present actionable plans to senior leadership, while upholding high standards of quality and customer care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years of sales experience in an industrial environment.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales and margin targets.
• Expert-level sales, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Advanced financial acumen and business management expertise.
• Deep market knowledge, including customer and competitor trends.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute a high-impact sales plan for markets, products, and industries within the region.
• Set and achieve challenging margin and growth targets, driving commercial excellence and market penetration.
• Lead by example in customer acquisition, retention, and satisfaction, building robust relationships with key accounts and stakeholders.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and competitive dynamics to anticipate risks and seize opportunities.
• Develop and execute forward-thinking tactical and strategic plans aligned with segment growth objectives.
• Identify and capitalize on emerging market trends, disruptive technologies, and new product opportunities.
• Present actionable business strategies and results to executive leadership, ensuring alignment and buy-in.
• Uphold the highest standards of quality, technical compliance, and customer care.
• Represent the segment externally, strengthening relationships with customers, authorities, and industry partners.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Sales leadership

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Financial acumen

Market knowledge

Strategic transformation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

• Working Time: Full Time

Company Description

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists. The Continental group sector offers its customers 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 more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.4 billion euros (2024), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

The Sales Manager is accountable for aggressively driving and executing the segment’s sales strategy in the assigned region, with full responsibility for delivering ambitious growth targets in sales, margin, and market share for the LivTec product portfolio for Pool applications.

This role is expected to consistently outperform budgeted results, proactively identify new business opportunities, and ensure the segment’s financial and strategic objectives are met or exceeded.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Define, implement, and relentlessly pursue a high-impact sales plan for markets, products, and industries within the region.
• Set and achieve challenging margin and growth targets, driving commercial excellence and market penetration.
• Lead by example in customer acquisition, retention, and satisfaction, building robust relationships with key accounts and stakeholders.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, and competitive dynamics to anticipate risks and seize opportunities.
• Develop and execute forward-thinking tactical and strategic plans aligned with segment growth objectives.
• Identify and capitalize on emerging market trends, disruptive technologies, and new product opportunities.
• Present actionable business strategies and results to executive leadership, ensuring alignment and buy-in.
• Uphold the highest standards of quality, technical compliance, and customer care.
• Represent the segment externally, strengthening relationships with customers, authorities, and industry partners.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 2+ years of sales experience in a relevant industrial environment
• Demonstrated track record of exceeding ambitious sales and margin targets
• Expert-level sales, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Advanced financial acumen and business management expertise
• Deep market knowledge, including customer and competitor trends
• Proven ability to drive commercial excellence and strategic transformation

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

Additional Information

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