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Continental

General Sales Manager – Fleet

Continental

General Sales Manager leading Continental’s UK and Ireland fleet tyre solutions business. Driving profitable growth, strategic partnerships, tenders, and high-performing sales teams.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in financial analysis, P&L management, and strategic planning to drive profitable growth in the fleet sales business. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and negotiate high-value commercial agreements while ensuring operational excellence and outstanding customer service.

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Financial AnalysisP&L ManagementStrategic PlanningFleet Sales LeadershipTeam Development

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Hard Skills
Cost ManagementBudgetingForecastingCommercial Contract ManagementMarket Share Growth
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsStakeholder ManagementStrategic ThinkingPerformance Accountability
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree Qualified
Industry Keywords
Fleet SalesAutomotive IndustryTyre IndustryUK Fleet Market DynamicsCustomer Operating Cost Models

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the commercial performance and profitable growth of the Conti360 fleet sales business across all brands and channels
  • Develop and execute short-, medium- and long-term strategies to drive market share, revenue and return on investment
  • Manage national and regional fleet sales activities, including PAYG and PPK contracts
  • Lead the negotiation and renewal of key fleet agreements and strategic partnerships
  • Drive sales growth across truck tyres, fleet services and integrated fleet sales solutions
  • Ensure operational excellence and outstanding customer service
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities through targeted sector growth initiatives
  • Monitor market trends and work closely with marketing teams to maintain a leading fleet proposition
  • Collaborate with EMEA and International Fleet teams to support regional and global fleet tenders
  • Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing sales team, creating a culture of performance, accountability and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Degree qualified (or equivalent)
  • Strong expertise in financial analysis, cost management, budgeting and forecasting
  • Proven success in a senior commercial vehicle fleet sales, automotive or tyre industry leadership role
  • Strong P&L management and strategic planning experience
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver profitable growth and negotiate high-value commercial agreements
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into action and results
  • Conversant with cost structures and financial drivers in budgeting and forecasting
  • Strong understanding of UK fleet market dynamics, regulatory compliance, commercial contract management and customer operating cost models

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Excellent Contributory Pension
  • Private Health Care
  • Annual Bonus
  • Car allowance
  • Referral Bonus: Yes
  • Competitive salary and benefits package