Sika
Chemical Manufacturing
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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 automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.
About Sika Flooring
Sika flooring and coating solutions are used in various function areas in buildings and facilities, for example for industrial floors with mechanical and chemical resistance, food industry walls with hygienic requirements, floors and walls in clean room environments, and decorative floors and walls in commercial and residential buildings.
Understanding needs and delivering market leading flooring systems from specification to site to ensure the best value for our partners.
Purpose of the Role
To achieve sales of the company's Flooring products through focus on specification via strong customer relationships. To deliver sales and profitability for a specific geographical area in line with the business plan
What’s In it for You?
The Opportunity:
• To achieve pre-agreed sales targets and KPI’s by gaining specifications and building strong relationships with Flooring contractor customers
• To identify potential new specialist contractor customers
• Carry out technical CPD/seminars to actively promote Sika's range of solutions
• To promote new product introductions in line with the presented long term business plan and strategy
• To promote and identify opportunities for TM Flooring as well as other target markets
• To be up to date of all competitor activity within the specified area
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:
With a fantastic brand and a team culture that focuses on the continuous development of each other, there is a broad range of resource and support available to flourish within the role and the business.
The Skills:
A hunger to succeed is imperative and whilst experience within a relevant industry is of benefit we will provide the training and guidance to drive success.
A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including a comprehensive local, product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complimented by a global Sika Business School offering.
What we need from you?
Minimum 4 years commercial experience in a sales or technical role, ideally within the construction sector.
Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
Ability to plan the specification sales process and appreciate all technical and commercial angles.
Effective communicator, self-motivated and enthusiastic.
Ability to maximise sales opportunities within existing customer base as well as identifying new customers.
Ability to multitask, manage time efficiently and produce and deliver reports effectively with strong IT and organisational skills.
The Future:
Potential Career Routes: Sika is a global organisation that promotes from within, which represents huge opportunities for career progression within the team and the wider business.
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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