Executive / Senior Executive, Sales & Marketing (Kuching Based)

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 industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 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 transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

A.     Principal Duties and Tasks

• Achieve the annual budgeted sales turnover and profitability for the region.
• Drive sales growth through hardware shops, trading houses, and distribution partners in Sarawak.
• Expand product penetration by identifying new distributors and strengthening relationships with existing ones.
• The implementation of regional sales and marketing objectives for the customer groups, jointly with the EM teams and Head of Distribution. 
• Execute sales activities aligned with regional targets and company objectives.
• Effectively respond to regional market conditions & customer requirements.
• Work effectively together with other team members to ensure maintenance and development of customer relationships which cross geographical boundaries.
• Record daily activities in a timely fashion within the company Salesforce database.

1. Planning

• Support the Retail Manager in preparing sales forecasts and monthly reports.
• Track sales performance against budget and highlight gaps with actionable recommendations.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of distributor sales activities.
  
   

1. Marketing and Sales

• Assist in implementing marketing campaigns and product launches through distributors.
• Coordinate promotional activities, trade shows and customer engagement events in Sarawak
• Provide feedback to marketing teams on campaign effectiveness and customer response.

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in business administration.
• 4 to 6 years in sales environment preferable within construction or similar industry.
• Possess strong technical aptitude and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills including PowerPoint presentation and Excel spreadsheet applications.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Able to travel when required.
• Fluent in spoken and written English, Bahasa Malaysia; and
• Able to communicate in Mandarin and local dialects would be an added advantage.

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.