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Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.
About Roofing Distribution & Roof Assured by Sika
The Roofing Distribution team services nationally the UK roofing market with a range of PVC single ply membranes, PU liquid-applied membranes, RBM reinforced bituminous membranes, GRP liquid-applied membranes, Pitched Roof membranes, related Ancillaries, Adhesives, Sealants, Primers, Adhesives, many Repair & Maintain products via a network of Sika Stockists.
Installer training is offered for all the Roof Assured by Sika waterproofing systems to support the correct installation, in line with British Standards and industry guidelines.
After which, homeowner/domestic lead opportunities are passed to the approved installer network.
About the UK role
We are looking for a field salesperson to join our Northern regional Roofing Distribution team, which covers the Northeast area. The candidate will ideally live within the region. The successful candidate will be responsible for all Roofing Distribution account customers within the territory.
There are three main customer types who are to be supported as part of this role, Homeowners, Installers and Stockists. Each have different needs but are linked together meaning this role requires good communication skills, the ability to present as well as excellent organisation skills. An aptitude to learn technical aspects of the product range will be an advantage.
Roofing Distribution customers cover all areas of Sika UK Target Markets, so close collaboration with all Target Market colleagues will be essential.
The Northern team including this role, consists of 2 Business Development Managers and this role would suit an individual that is proactive, has strong relationship building skills, enthusiastic and a desire to succeed.
Purpose of the Role
To maximise sales and profitability through the education, and relationship management of customers and potential customers within the Roofing Distribution Market.
Expectations of the role:
What’s In it for You?
The Opportunity:
What we need from you?
The Rewards:
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:
The Support:
The Roofing Distribution team is one of trust, honesty & respect, motivation and fun, being supportive, sharing our passion and collaborating.
You will be working alongside the Northern Regional Manager and the wider team driving the Roofing Distribution in-direct product and service offering forward strategically to complement the wider business and gain a great sense of achievement in the process.
Product training will be included as well as joint visits to aid your understanding of the business model, opportunities and needs of the market. However, we are looking for a candidate that can proactively come forward with energy and ideas also to help the team be as successful as possible.
In addition, wider support is provided by multiple areas of Sika including Marketing, UK Distribution, Product Management and Installer Training.
The Skills:
A highly motivated, organised and proactive individual is required to take ownership of their region and drive relationships and growth for Sika and its Stockists partners whilst supporting the Installers to aid their promotion of the Roof Assured by Sika flat roofing systems to the domestic/residential market.
The Future:
The priority of the role being to drive growth within your region, however dependent upon success and growth of the in-direct Roofing Distribution model, regional or sales team management positions may be required in time.
Additional opportunities to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas are other possibilities.
Commitment towards Diversity
We welcome expressions of interest from all eligible applicants. The Construction Industry and the Sika salesforce remain disproportionately under-represented by women and we therefore particularly welcome applications from women interested in a sales career in the building supplies and materials industry. Accordingly, we aim to provide an enabling and inclusive working environment for all.
We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
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