Continental is a global tire manufacturer and mobility solutions company. This entry-level Field Sales Trainee role provides a six-month training program covering the tire industry, sales strategy, customers, and cross-functional operations, followed by responsibility for driving sales growth in an assigned U.S. territory. The role involves customer relationship management, market analysis, sales strategy execution, travel planning, product launches, promotions, and customer events.
Achieve incremental annual sales growth in assigned territory by building relationships with and supporting Continental’s retail and/or wholesale customers
Conduct regular in-person 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 point-of-sale marketing materials with customers
Plan and attend customer events such as NCAA Basketball games, Major League Soccer games, and BMW Performance Driving School
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or completion of a Bachelor's degree by August 2027
Must be open to relocation within 6-8 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 Driver's 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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, or Communications
Sales related internship experience
Benefits
A six-month (predominately virtual) training program
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 leading third-party training providers
Travel with current field sales managers to gain hands-on experience, when conditions allow
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 Continental’s Sales Incentive Bonus Program on top of a competitive base salary
Support, mentorship, and resources needed to ensure not only sales success, but also professional and personal growth for each coordinator
A relocation package is offered
Paid Time Off
Tuition & Employee Discounts
Sales Incentive Bonus
Company Vehicle
Employer 401(k) Match
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods.
