Sales Manager -- Pool Applications

Continental Industry; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Immediate Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts, including tire-dis

Competitive Bonus Program

Employer 401(k) Match

On-Site Gym

Job summary

Continental seeks a Sales Manager Exterior Living to aggressively drive the segment’s sales strategy in the assigned region for LivTec and Pool applications. You will own growth targets in sales, margin, and market share, and you will push to outperform budgets while identifying new business opportunities and delivering strategic objectives.

You will lead customer acquisition, retention, and satisfaction, build strong relationships with key accounts, and ensure financial and strategic goals are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of sales management experience in a relevant industry.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Sales management

Negotiation

Presentation

Financial acumen

Market knowledge

Strategic transformation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

THE COMPANY

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces 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 currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Company Description

THE COMPANY

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces 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 currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

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.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

The Sales Manager Exterior Living 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 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
• 5 years+ of sales management experience in a relevant industry,
• 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

• Experience an exterior lamination -- Pool Applications/industry

Pool Liner

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Competitive Pay
• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Competitive Bonus Program
• Employer 401(k) Match
• On-Site Gym
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply.