What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate position at Sika AG?
Company Description
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
- 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.
- Attains or exceeds sales and profit goals by developing customers via lead follow up or other marketing initiatives.
- 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.
- Develops and maintains architectural/engineering contacts to create specifications for all products relating to a project, as well as, provide technical support to contractors during the biding and installation of Sika products.
- Where necessary, support marketing efforts such as trade shows, exhibits and other events.
- Studies and shares competitive knowledge and business activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelors’ degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing or related field
- Ability to work in a team environment and build relationships with distributors, contractors, architects and end users
- Desire to have a career in the construction/building materials industry and ability to understand the concept of value selling 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 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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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.
