Sales Associate

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. 

Sika has offices in 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities, and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.  

Job Description

Broad Function and Purpose of Position : Works within an assigned region/geographical territory to prospect and sell Sika products. Interfaces with architectural and construction engineering firms to identify new construction and renovation/maintenance projects that could utilize Sika products. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Attains or exceeds sales and profit goals by developing customers via lead follow up or other marketing initiatives.
• Involved in Marketing, developing and selling value proposition.

• Promptly conducts follow-up and qualification of leads.

• Continuously seeks to develop new contractor relationships and build existing relationships.

• Develop thorough knowledge of all Sika products that can be used to assist customers in product selection and proper application techniques.
• Supports and develops a partnership with contractors in the use and sale of Sika products.
• Provides necessary technical support to contractors during the bidding and installation of Sika products on projects.
• Where necessary, support marketing efforts such as trade shows, exhibits and other events.
• Develops and maintains architectural/engineering contacts to create specifications for all products relating to a project.
• Studies and shares competitive knowledge and business activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing or related field
• Desire to have career in the construction/building materials industry. 
• Ability to build relationships with distributors, contractors, architects and end users
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently 

• Ability to understand the concept of value selling of and applies quality customer service
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to temporarily relocate for training purposes

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits : Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day. 
Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career. 
Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back. 
Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability. 

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.