Continental

Sales Manager -- Pool Applications

Continental$90K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • 5+ years of sales management experience in a relevant industry
  • Proven track record of surpassing ambitious sales and margin goals
  • Expertise in sales, negotiation, and presentation
  • Strong financial acumen and business management skills
  • Comprehensive market knowledge including customer and competitor trends
  • Demonstrated ability to drive strategic transformations.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement a high-impact sales plan for various markets and products
  • Set and achieve challenging growth and margin targets
  • Lead customer acquisition, retention, and satisfaction efforts
  • Analyze sales performance and market trends to identify opportunities
  • Develop and execute strategic plans that align with growth objectives
  • Capitalize on emerging trends and new product possibilities
  • Present business strategies and performance updates to executive leadership

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Immediate Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
  • Competitive Bonus Program
  • Employer 401(k) Match
  • On-Site Gym
  • Additional benefits from working with a global leader
Full Job Description
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 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
  • 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!

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About Continental

Continental AG is a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company. The company produces tires, brake systems, interior electronics, automotive safety, powertrain and chassis components, and other parts for the automotive and transportation industries. Continental AG was founded in 1871 and is headquartered in Hanover, Germany. The company operates in over 60 countries and has over 233,000 employees.
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Size
233,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1989

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