Sales Representative Motorcycle at Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Hanau, Hesse, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive, Tires, MotorcycleIndustries

Requirements

At least Abitur (high school diploma)
2–5 years of sales experience in a similar industry (technical/automotive)
Experience in customer management
Personal interest in motorcycling
High customer and service orientation, strong acquisition skills
Multi-brand competence, consulting competence
Willingness to travel, flexibility, eagerness to learn, self-motivation
Negotiation skills, communication and presentation skills
Analytical and conceptual thinking
Team ability and organizational talent
Self-confidence, resilience
Good English skills
Good PC skills (Excel, PowerPoint, CRM)
Desirable: University degree (Bachelor)
Ideally: Knowledge of the motorcycle industry

Responsibilities

Customer acquisition in the assigned area (Southeast Germany)
Consulting and support for existing customers (events, inventory management, product assortment, pricing, market development)
Support for sales clearance (e.g., competitor analyses, product support)
Planning and execution of joint customer events (e.g., trade fairs, rides) (partly on weekends)
Implementation of sales targets, optimization of product and margin mix
Measures to increase market share of Dunlop & Avon motorcycle tires
Development of regional marketing and sales concepts including success control
Support for the Sales Manager in quantity planning, target achievement, and reporting
Achieving revenue and profit targets aligned with the company’s strategic goals and annual operating plan
Building and maintaining long-term customer relationships while providing consultative support to foster client development

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SalesCustomer ManagementNegotiationExcelPowerPointCRMMarket AnalysisProduct ManagementEvent PlanningConsultative Selling

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location or work arrangement for this Sales Representative role?

The role covers the Southeast Germany region, involving customer acquisition, events, and support in Süd-Ost-Deutschland, with some weekend work and travel readiness required.

What qualifications and experience are required for this position?

Candidates need at least Abitur, 2–5 years of sales experience in a similar technical/automotive industry, customer management experience, good English skills, and PC knowledge in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM.

What key skills and personal traits are needed to succeed in this role?

The role requires high customer and service orientation, strong acquisition skills, negotiation and communication strengths, analytical and conceptual thinking, teamwork, organization, self-confidence, resilience, and personal interest in motorcycling.

What salary or compensation is offered for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a candidate stand out for this Sales Representative role?

A university degree (Bachelor) is desirable, and ideal candidates have motorcycle industry knowledge, in addition to the required sales experience and personal interest in motorcycling.