Key Account Manager - Bicycle Tires - South America

Continental•Indian Land, SC

13d•Remote

About The Position

THE COMPANYContinental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €39.7 billion in 2024 and currently employs around 95,000 people in 54 countries and markets.Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world's largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2024, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.9 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 57,000 people worldwide and has 20 production and 16 development sites. Job DescriptionHOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACTSG11This is a remote-based Sales role covering the territory of Central America, South America, and California. Candidate must be located within 2 hour distance of a major airport Create, implement, and achieve a consistent plan for profitable growth by engaging bicycle wholesalers to increase Continental market share, improve price positioning, and enhance product mix. Manage the customer portfolio and expenses along specific profitability targets based on an excellent understanding of the marketplace in close cooperation with regional and global Bicycle sales, technical, and marketing teams. Territory will include: USA, Central America, and South America.Functions:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related professional experience OR 6+ years of related professional experience if no Bachelor's Degree
2+ years Bicycle Industry experience
Fluent in English and Spanish language
Ability to travel up to 50%, both domestically and internationally
Ability to lift up to 50lbs for bicycle event setup
Functional knowledge - Possesses knowledge of the principles, practices, and standard methodologies of operations and sales. Capable of handling a diverse workload, thinking globally and acting locally, able to build and leverage a support network across the organization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong ability to use strong written and oral communications to present ideas/explain material to a variety of audiences.
Legal Authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

5+ years Bicycle industry experience
5+ years related professional experience
Expert-level Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with data visualization tools
Portuguese language skills

Responsibilities

Develop & manage implementation of strategic sales, marketing and operational initiatives to support bicycle tire sales.
Work closely with senior management to formulate the vision and strategy for the wholesale channel.
Ensure that all P&L costs are in line within overall objectives set for assigned account(s).
Research and prepare detailed business overview of new business opportunities including in depth profitability, competitive and market analysis.
Act as Business Consultant externally with clients business opportunities, conduct profitability analysis, articulate value proposition (strategic ownership of the Continental Bicycle product), manage the opportunities through strong understanding of clients' organizational structures and the establishment of relationships throughout that structure to ultimately increase revenue and market share for Continental.
Administer and direct proper support for existing accounts, monitor and ensure support processes e.g. account participation in marketing and sales programs, credit management, return, and adjustment process. Identify growth opportunities and direct new business solicitation.
Ensure that effective and continuous contacts are made, and that proper sales service support is provided.
Participates in or presents sales programs.
Coordinate, monitor and manage inventory and production planning to meet the forecast and unit objectives per key account.
Work internal support groups to maximize inventory turns and customer fill rates for the division to ensure that the division reaches profit objectives.
Control expenses; take an active role in developing monthly and yearly Sales Forecasts
Recommend innovative changes to ensure retention of current business and additional new business growth.
Monitor and analyze business on a continuous basis and implement any corrective action.
Active participation with Senior division management in discussions on future business practices.
Assures new or modified selling plans are consistent with present sales policies & sales services capabilities.
Provide Market Intelligence by obtaining competitive information. Analyze, define, and improve price positioning, and provide general market insight.
Works with Marketing & Management to develop effective product/service and merchandising support. This includes product packages, promotions, pricing, billing etc.
Assist in marketing efforts to targeted bicycle retailers in targeted segments: Mountain, Road, Gravel, and Urban.
Liaison with Marketing Department on development of sales materials, top of mind communications, press releases, industry trade show logistics, and disseminating segment specific information to the market.