The Territory Sales Manager - Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota 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鈥檚 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鈥檚 value-added line of products and services. This position will be responsible for the territory of Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
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鈥檚 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 Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota