Head of Vertical Upholstery & Furniture Solutions (m/f/diverse) - REF347H

Company Description

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 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

Job Description

Field of Responsibility:

The position “Head of Vertical Upholstery & Furniture Solutions” is responsible for the profitable business development and market growth in the Upholstery & Furniture Solutions segment within the EMEA region, as well as supporting the expansion of the business in defined business development regions.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading and steering all activities within the Vertical portfolio

Ensuring alignment between strategy, sales execution, and operational performance

Overall responsibility for defining and implementing the business strategy

Achieving sales, margin, and financial targets

Continuously improving P&L, cash flow, and ROCE

Supporting Business Development Verticals by translating market opportunities into concrete sales actions and ensuring successful execution

Qualifications

Degree in a technical, scientific or business-related discipline (university or university of applied sciences)

Several years of professional experience in sales and/or general management, with demonstrated expertise in strategy development, project management and commercial management

Several years of leadership experience within sales or commercial functions

Proven expertise and market experience in upholstery materials (e.g., artificial leather) and furniture films is an advantage.

International business experience

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.

Additional Information

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

Training opportunities

Mobile and flexible working models

Sabbaticals

and much

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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.