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Continental

Worldwide tyre manufacturer and automotive components

Key Account Sales Manager Compounding

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSzeged, HungaryNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of sales experience and understanding of chemicals and rubber.
  • A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets and revenue goals.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills.
  • Proficiency with customer relationship management systems, sales forecasting tools, and data analysis software.
  • Knowledge of construction, automotive, or other rubber-related sectors.
  • Strategic thinking and analytical abilities to identify market opportunities and develop actionable plans.
  • Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Independent and structured working style.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% and flexibility.
  • Confident use of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive sales strategies to identify, attract, and convert new business opportunities in the region.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and prospects, serving as the primary point of contact throughout the sales cycle.
  • Negotiate and finalize contracts and business transactions while ensuring alignment with company objectives and customer needs.
  • Lead and mentor sales team members, providing coaching, support, and motivation to drive individual and collective performance.
  • Conduct market analysis and competitive research to inform strategic planning and identify emerging opportunities.
  • Manage sales pipelines, forecast revenue, and track performance against key performance indicators.
  • Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams to align sales efforts with organizational goals and ensure seamless customer onboarding.
  • Prepare reports and presentations on sales performance, market trends, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
  • Travel to customer sites and regional markets as needed to strengthen relationships and identify growth opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

  • A second language, preferably German or Hungarian.

About the Company

Continental

Worldwide tyre manufacturer and automotive components

Continental designs and manufactures tyres for cars, trucks, buses, bicycles and motorcycles, selling to vehicle manufacturers and in the aftermarket. Through ContiTech, it also produces rubber and plastic technology parts such as hoses, belts, seals and surface materials for automotive and industrial use. Its products are developed and produced at sites worldwide, with tyres tailored for different vehicles and conditions and ContiTech components customized for equipment. The company differentiates itself by offering a broad, integrated mobility portfolio and global manufacturing and service capabilities, aiming to provide reliable mobility through tyres and components worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Hanover, Germany
Founded
1871

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