Field Sales Trainee - Passenger & Light Truck

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer and smarter. 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 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

SG 9

This is an entry-level field sales position designed to lay the groundwork for a successful, long-term career with Continental, a global leader in future mobility solutions. The initial assignment will involve a six-month (predominately virtual) training program that provides a comprehensive understanding of the tire industry, our company, our sales strategy, and our customers. The training program will include 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 the leading third-party training providers, and when conditions allow, travel with our current field sales managers to gain hands-on experience.

Upon successful completion of the training program, field sales coordinators can look forward to :

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

The field sales coordinator position offers a significant amount of responsibility and independence compared to other entry-level roles. This autonomy is paired with the support, mentorship, and resources needed to ensure not only sales success, but also professional and personal growth for each coordinator. 

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

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE  

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%