Sika Hiring for Key Account Manager – Concrete Full Time

With over 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 marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.  Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, 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

• Work with marketing and other functional support groups in the development and implementation of marketing, sales, promotional, and other programs for value added concrete products.
• Prepare and present formal and informal presentations and seminars for owners, contractors, and the specifying community. Work with the sales team to change and attain new specifications preferential to Sika. Influence contractors/specifiers inclusion of Sika products for value added purpose and/or when they are not in specifications.
• Complete RFP/RFQ/RFI’s from main contractors and recommend pricing for key civil/infrastructure projects to achieve sales and profit goals. Provide support for duration of projects.
• Execute strategy to maximize sales with main contractors; identify new sales opportunities. Penetrate organization at highest level possible, building integral relationships
• Prepare monthly status s to senior management.
• Manage, develop and motivate Sales Representatives in day-to-day activities related to use of assigned products and key projects.
• Exploits information database (Salesforce.com) to track project information and technical questions from inquiry to resolution for maximum return value.
• Resolve customer complaints, disputes, collections, receivables, quality concerns, rebills, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Ten years’ experience within the concrete industry.
• ACI Level 1 certified, NRMCA Concrete Technologies (Level III) preferred.
• Deep technical understanding of concrete materials.
• Knowledge of ready mix, precast and dry cast production.
• Network with in the industry and past participation in local and/or national industry associations.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, excellent analytical, planning and time management skills, and quantitative skills.
• Travel as required throughout the US 50-75% as necessary.

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.