District Sales Manager Automotive Replacement, Poland

District Sales Manager Automotive Replacement, Poland

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What to expect?

Are you an experienced sales professional with strong knowledge of the automotive aftermarket industry?

We're currently looking for a results-driven District Sales Manager Automotive Replacement, Poland to join our team at Gates.

In this role, you'll focus on developing and maintaining relationships with key clients, identifying new business opportunities, and driving growth in the spare parts and service segment. If you combine commercial drive with technical understanding and enjoy working in a dynamic, customer-focused environment — this opportunity could be a great match.

In this position, you'll be working fully remotely and business trips will be up to 50% of your working time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Selling Gates' products across Poland
• Researching customer needs and developing application of products and services in an effective manner to determine market strategies and goals for each product and service.
• Making every effort to resolve communication, trust and respect concerns and problems.
• Implementing strategies to accelerate growth of new and additional products and/or new markets.
• Monitoring competitive environment to identify opportunities and countermeasures to address competition.
• Performance and revenue results in a geographical area and additional accountability for strategic initiatives
• Managing the expenses & budget related to the assigned territory.
• Translating corporate goals on EMEA level into local strategies and specific market actions

Keys to Success

• Attends commercial and technical meetings, fairs and local trade shows as required
• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own areas and knowledge of other areas
• Reports on market developments adequately and adheres to standard Gates reporting practices

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibility

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• 8-10 years of experience of proven experience in sales within the automotive industry.
• Possesses strong linguistic skills in Polish and English; knowledge of any additional language is considered an asset.
• Demonstrates diplomacy, technical interest, availability, punctuality, product knowledge, discretion, a professional and approachable personality, strong organizational abilities, self-motivation, market awareness, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels — all of which are essential to succeed in this role.
• Works in a methodical and dynamic manner, maintains a positive attitude, shows analytical thinking and a solution-oriented mindset, and displays curiosity and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Is able to apply the company's marketing philosophy and perform duties independently. Acts with integrity and honesty at all times.
• Has strong reporting skills and a solid command of basic PC programs.

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.