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’s 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’s 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 IMPACTIdentify 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’s 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 
