Territory Sales Manager - Wisconsin and Minnesota

ContiTech; Wahpeton (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

ContiTech is seeking a Territory Sales Manager for the Wisconsin and Minnesota region. You will develop new business, grow market share, and educate distributors and end-users on our engineered products and services.

You will travel frequently to cover the territory and train partners on product applications. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, 2+ years sales experience (or 4+ years without degree), CRM proficiency, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant Sales experience or 4+ years of Sales experience in lieu bachelor’s degree.
• Competent in MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience working in an industrial setting.
• Experience conducting presentations and customer meetings.
• Experience training customers and end users.
• Ability to use/learn CRM systems.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Residence within the Territory is required.
• Must be able to travel 50% with overnight stays.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship not offered.
• Relocation expenses are not provided.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new business partnerships with distributors and end users to meet growth objectives.
• Promote and sell engineered products through Continental’s Distributor Network.
• Train distributors and end users on new products and applications.
• Develop plans to regularly meet customers and secure new business.
• Participate in industry trade shows to promote products and services.
• Utilize Salesforce, Business Funnel, and Territory Share Management to drive performance.
• Travel roughly 50% with overnight stays.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry standards and territory."

Skills

Sales experience

Presentations

Training customers

CRM systems

Driver's license

Location within territory

Travel readiness

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Description

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading industry specialists and 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 42,000 employees in more than 40 countries and sales of some 6.8 billion euros (2023), 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 Territory Sales Manager - Wisconsin and Minnesota position is a key role within ContiTech. This role is responsible for developing new business and increasing share of market position in a specified geographical territory, utilizing Continental’s Authorized Distributor Network in the industrial sector. This will be done using existing relationships, prospecting new opportunities, while educating/training local distributors/end-users on Continental’s value-added line of products and services. This position will be responsible for the territory of Wisconsin and Minnesota.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Identify and cultivate new business partnerships with existing and new customers (distributors and end-users) that sell into the industrial sector to achieve Annual Operating Plan (annual growth objectives on both revenue and profitability).
• Promote and sell engineered products, programs & services to end users through Continental’s Authorized Distributor Network.
• Train distributors and end-users on new products and product applications.
• Develop and implement a plan to regularly meet with customers to service existing accounts, as well as canvassing and securing new Distributor and end user business.
• Participate in industry trade shows to promote products and services.
• Regular use of business and information technology tools are required to manage territory activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current industry standards.
• Requirements include inspecting conveyor systems, inspecting plant equipment and working in a manufacturing environment in order to survey equipment and offer value added solutions, so working in close quarters and heights is required.
• Utilize the use of Salesforce.com, Business Funnel, Territory Share Management and any other data tools shared and developed to help drive financial performance/achieve Annual Operating Plan.
• 50% travel with overnight stays.
• The territory responsibility of Wisconsin and Minnesota

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
• 2+ years of relevant Sales experience or 4+ years of Sales experience in lieu bachelor’s degree.
• Competent in computer programs including Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Experience working in an industrial setting.
• Experience with conducting presentation and customer meetings.
• Experience training customers and end users.
• Ability to use/learn CRM systems.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• The desired candidate is required to reside within the Territory.
• Must be able to travel, with overnight stays, a least 50% of the time.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• Continental is not able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Experience in sales with distribution would be a plus.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $60,480.00 - $67,200.00 a year if hired with 0-2 years of experience. The expected annual salary range for this role is $69,450.00 - $81,700.00 a year if hired with 3+ years of experience. This position is also eligible for a competitive variable sales incentive bonus program paid out on a quarterly basis. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Additional Information

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

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 800-821-2727. 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.