Sales Associate - Concrete

Descrizione del lavoro:

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 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 industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

We are seeking a dynamic and results driven Sales Associate Trainee to join our Concrete Sales Team. The Sales Associate Trainee works within an assigned region/geographical territory to prospect and sell Sika products. Candidate will be working onsite.
Pay range $70,000 - $75,000 annually
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

Requisiti del candidato:

* Bachelors' degree in business, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, 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