Job Description
Task areas — Main tasks*
Sales Leadership & Management
- ▪ Define, implement, and relentlessly pursue a high-impact sales plan for markets, products, and industries within the region.

▪ Set and achieve challenging margin and growth targets, driving commercial excellence and market penetration.

▪ Lead by example in customer acquisition, retention, and satisfaction, building robust relationships with key accounts and stakeholders.

▪ Analyze sales performance, market trends, and competitive dynamics to anticipate risks and seize opportunities.

Strategy Development & Deployment
- ▪ Develop and execute forward-thinking tactical and strategic plans aligned with segment growth objectives.

▪ Identify and capitalize on emerging market trends, disruptive technologies, and new product opportunities.

Entrepreneurial Responsibility, Finance & Controlling
- Take full responsibility for success of own area of responsibility, driving profitability and sustainable growth.

▪ Ensure all operations comply with relevant regulations and company standards.





▪ Proactively contribute to safeguard and enhance company investments and assets.

Change Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Champion change, innovation, and continuous improvement across the segment.

▪ Coordinate priorities and projects with central functions (Design, Marketing, SCM, R&D;), ensuring business objectives are met.

▪ Foster a culture of accountability, empowerment, and high performance within the team.

Quality, Compliance & Representation
Uphold the highest standards of quality, technical compliance, and customer care.

▪ Represent the segment externally, strengthening relationships with customers, authorities, and industry partners.

Qualifications
▪ Technical, science or business studies (university / university of applied science)
Minimum 5 years of senior sales management experience in a relevant industry.
▪ Demonstrated track record of exceeding ambitious sales and margin targets.

📌 Area Sales Manager (Lodi)
🏢 Continental Group Sector ContiTech
📍 Lodi