What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Technical Representative, Concrete Systems position at Sika AG?
Company Description
Join Sika, a global company established in 1910. Sika is a leading supplier of specialty chemical products and industrial materials serving construction and industrial markets. With subsidiaries in 100 countries around the world and in over 300 factories, Sika employs more than 25,000 people.
Sika is a full building envelope company, helping you live your everyday life from below-grade waterproofing all the way up to the roof. From the Staples Center to the Lincoln Memorial to the Empire State Building to Disneyland, Sika is extremely integrated in the world around us.
Sika is a continually growing company with a variety of locations that offers opportunity to advance through career development. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job Description
The main responsibility of a National Technical Representative is to support Sika sales force in the Concrete Admixtures division. A variety of onsite and remote technical support must be provided to our sales force and customers in western & southwestern regions.
Additional requirements:
- Deep technical understanding of concrete materials (cement, aggregates, SCM, etc.) and concrete admixtures.
- Understanding of different concrete manufacturing processes (ready mix, precast and dry cast production), concrete placement, finishing, curing, etc.
- Ability to communicate the solution (mix design adjustments, production improvements, change of raw materials, etc.) in a professional manner with the goal to produce positive outcome.
- Assist sales with field testing of newly introduced products and technologies, help with gathering testing data for new product development.
- Ability to prepare and present educational presentations to our customers’ employees.
- Benchmark Sika products versus competition to determine and understand advantages/disadvantages and unique selling points.
- Ability to monitor industry trends, competitors, etc.
- Be an active part of main Concrete industry association – NRMCA, NPCA, PCI, ACI, ASTM, PCA, etc.
- Very close cooperation between Sika sales force, Research & Development and Marketing departments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- 15 years’ experience within the concrete industry with strong technical background.
- Experience in sales beneficial.
- Strong work ethic.
- Observant, detective and troubleshooting capabilities.
- Must have very strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent internal, external, oral, and written communication skills.
- Attention to details with analytical thinking, excellent report writing skills.
- Excellent analytical, planning and time management skills.
- Often travel is required.
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 Corporation 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.
