About this role
Company Description
Sika ist ein Unternehmen der Spezialitätenchemie, global führend in der Entwicklung und Produktion von Systemen und Produkten zum Kleben, Dichten, Dämpfen, Verstärken und Schützen für die Bau- und Fahrzeugindustrie. Sika ist weltweit präsent mit Tochtergesellschaften in 102 Ländern, produziert in über 400 Fabriken und entwickelt innovative Technologien für Kunden rund um den Globus und trägt damit massgeblich zur nachhaltigen Transformation der Bau- und Fahrzeugindustrie bei. Mit unseren 33.000 Kolleginnen und Kollegen, davon über 3.500 in Deutschland helfen wir auf der ganzen Welt, Aufregendes zu verwirklichen.
Job Description
- Market and Customer Development: Explore new markets and customers through active research, as well as establish new partnerships with trading partners and direct customers to drive business growth.
- Top-Notch Service and Support: Provide first-class service and support for distributors and direct customers in technical, commercial, and administrative matters.
- Technical Consulting for Key Customers: Ensure that key customers receive the best possible support.
- Distributor Training: Train distributors on product launches and product packages.
- Planning and Execution of Meetings and Customer Training: Organize and conduct meetings, customer training sessions, and events.
- Introduction of New AR Products and Systems: Launch new AR products and systems in target markets.
- Close Collaboration: Work closely with the inside sales team and Sika customer service centers in Germany, France, and Slovakia.
- Customer Visits: Visit end customers and customers of our distributors to analyze the acceptance of our concepts, products, and marketing actions.
- Development and Implementation of Alternative Sales Strategies: Create and implement alternative sales strategies and distribution channels.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a technical or business degree or a comparable qualification.
- Proven professional experience in a similar position.
- Passion for technical contexts and an understanding of their significance in craft and industrial production processes.
- Experience with technically demanding and consultative products such as 2K epoxy and polyurethane materials for tooling and composite applications.
- Persuasiveness in implementing your ideas and addressing the needs of your customers.
- Proficient in modern communication and presentation technology as well as MS Office applications.
- Willingness to travel for business (approximately 50%).
- Fluent in English.
Additional Information
Jan-Peter Witthus, perhaps soon your new manager, knows the details (+49 171 81476423) and would be happy to tell you more about this position. You can submit your application quickly and securely online.
Other facts
About Sika AG
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 industrial manufacturing. Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.
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What you'll do
- The Export Manager will explore new markets and customers, establish partnerships, and provide top-notch service and support. They will also train distributors, organize meetings, and launch new products in target markets.
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