Field Sales Trainee - Tires

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

SG 9 

This is an entrylevel field sales position designed to lay the groundwork for a successful longterm career with Continental a global leader in future mobility solutions. The initial assignment will involve a sixmonth (predominately virtual) training program that provides a comprehensive understanding of the tire industry our company our sales strategy and our customers. The training program will include extensive exposure to different departments across the Continental organization opportunities to actively contribute while learning through special project assignments participation in sales and management courses offered by the leading thirdparty training providers and when conditions allow travel with our current field sales managers to gain handson experience.

Upon successful completion of the training program field sales coordinators can look forward to:

Territory assignment in a major U.S. market plus a relocation package to cover the costs of moving
Graduation bonus
Company car and gas card
Corporate credit card for all travel and business expenses
Increased earning potential through Continentals Sales Incentive Bonus Program on top of a competitive base salary
The field sales coordinator position offers a significant amount of responsibility and independence compared to other entrylevel roles. This autonomy is paired with the support mentorship and resources needed to ensure not only sales success but also professional and personal growth for each coordinator. 
Achieve incremental annual sales growth in assigned territory by building relationships with and supporting Continentals retail and/or wholesale customers
Conduct regular inperson meetings and training with existing Continental customers to grow share of account
Analyze customer and market conditions in assigned territory to identify sales opportunities
Assist sales managers in the development and execution of sales strategy within geographic areas of responsibility
Determine weekly travel schedule based on territory sales strategy and individual goals
Ensure the success of product launches and consumer promotions through effective communication and coordination of digital and pointofsale marketing materials with customers
Plan and attend customer events such as NCAA Basketball games Major League Soccer games and BMW Performance Driving School

Qualifications :

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE 

•  Bachelors degree or completion of a Bachelors degree by May 2025
•  Must be open to relocation within 68 months of start date once the training program is completed you will be required to relocate to a major U.S. market. (Recent territory assignments have included Los Angeles CA New York NY Washington D.C. and Dallas TX etc.).
•  Ability to travel over 50%
•  Valid Drivers License
•  Thrives in new and dynamic settings
•  Assumes ownership and responsibility for individual contributions
• Has a passion for working with diverse teams to deliver results
• 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 opening.
•  A relocation package is offered

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• Bachelors degree in Sales Business Marketing or Communications
• Sales related internship experience 

Additional Information :

THE PERKS 

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

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

EEOStatement:

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  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 nondisability related technical issues will not receive a call back.

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