Territory Sales Manager - Kansas City - Truck Tire

BestDrive by Continental; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tire company is seeking a Territory Sales Manager in Kansas City to drive sales for their truck tire segment. This role requires a consultative approach to sales and strong customer relationship building. The ideal candidate will leverage their sales experience to manage existing accounts while actively pursuing new business opportunities. Successful candidates can expect competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Company vehicle

Sales Incentive Bonus Program

Employee Discounts

Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3+ years of sales experience or high school degree with 3-6+ years related sales experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Retain and grow existing accounts while soliciting new business.
• Develop and maintain sales activity at key regional fleets and dealers.
• Monitor progress and adjust strategy based on market analysis.

Skills

Sales Experience

Consultative Sales Skills

Relationship Building

Market Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Territory Sales Manager - Kansas City - Truck Tire

Territory Sales Manager - Kansas City - Truck Tire

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THE COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

Company Description

THE COMPANY

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2024, Continental generated sales of €39.7 billion and currently employs around 190,000 people in 55 countries and markets.

With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

SG 10/11

• Candidate must be located in the Kansas/Missouri area*
  
  

The Truck Tires business continues to grow and operates in a highly competitive market. Continental’s main advantage is the advanced technology solutions that are associated with our business, which differentiates us from our competitors. Therefore, we need a successful Territory Sales Manager in the Kansas/Missouri area who drives sales for our new tires for the replacement market for commercial trucks and trailers. In this role, you would provide a consultative approach as expert and trusted business advisor in Continental products and services. Furthermore, you would integrate sales with promotion of new technologies and services, prospect new customers and maintain existing accounts in both dealers and fleets. We are proud to be a competitive and knowledgeable sales team who delivers the best solutions to our customers and thrive in an exciting and performance-driven culture!

There are about 85 Territory Sales Representatives who operate in the United States in many geographic territories. They report to District Managers, who then report to Region Managers. There are four regions in the US. The Territory Sales Managers mostly travel to customer locations, dealers and fleets, and mainly work from a home office environment. While most work is conducted independently, our team relies on key relationships with one another and our customers to be effective. The team has a unique bonus program, meant to incentivize volume sales as well as strategic targets.

• Retain and grow existing accounts and solicit new business by executing our sales strategy
• Build a strong and trusting relationship with our customers in territory during regular site visits and sales calls
• Develop and maintain sales activity at key regional fleets and dealers
• Motivate our customers by offering high performance products, technology solutions as well as your product expertise
• Own the launch process of our new products and services for successful integration into our product line
• Monitor progress and adjust strategy by conducting market analysis and article forecasting
• Resolve operational and administrative issues, respond internal and external inquiries, and prepare routine and special reports as required by management
  
  

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-3+ years of sales experience OR high school degree and 3-6+ years related sales experience
• 1+ years of experience, which may be in the tire, automotive, technology business, or another industry in which consultative sales skills or business operations are critical or 2+ years of Military employment
• Valid driver's license with responsible driving record
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Ability to comply physical demands, such as lifting, walking, sitting, squatting, and climbing around commercial vehicles. Lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally, including rolling, moving, or stacking
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening
  
  

Additional Ways To Stand Out

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-5+ years of outside sales experience
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Must have a high degree of comfort with digital technology, including software devices and programs
  
  

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Company vehicle
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Sales Incentive Bonus Program
• Employees 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Remote Work
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
  
  

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. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [e-mail] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing

• Industries

  Automotive

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