Area Technical Manager

Sika Deutschland GmbH; Welwyn Garden City, Redditch, Leeds, Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car Fleet or Car Cash Allow an

Bonus Scheme

Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with

Company pension contribution up to 10%

Private healthcare for you and family

Group life cover at 6x annual salary

Global Income Protection (PHI)

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Staff discount platform & Cycle toWork

Job summary

Sika Deutschland GmbH is seeking a commercially focused technical sales professional in the UK to accelerate growth by building strong relationships with contractors, architects and building owners. You will identify opportunities, influence specifications and convert projects on site to deliver profitable sales growth, supported by regional teams and product engineers.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will develop and manage a robust project pipeline, promote our solutions, and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience within the UK construction industry, including supporting specifications and CPD or technical presentations to construction professionals.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and influence specifications to secure profitable growth.
• Convert on-site opportunities into orders and drive market penetration.
• Develop and manage a strong project pipeline with contractors, architects, surveyors, developers and building owners.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

IT skills

CPD/presentations

Construction industry experience (UK)

Job description

Purpose of the Role

This role is critical to driving our commercial success by accelerating business growth through building strong relationships with contractors, architects, surveyors, designers, developers, and building owners. Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will play a key role in identifying opportunities, influencing specifications, converting projects on site, and delivering profitable sales growth. Working closely with key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, you will be responsible for developing and managing a strong project pipeline, promoting our solutions, and ensuring successful project delivery. The role requires a proactive, commercially focused individual who can build lasting relationships, identify new business opportunities, and deliver sustainable growth across the region. You will join a highly energised team of specialists and become part of the industry's most professional and commercially focused technical sales team, driving business growth through both project acquisition and relationship development.

What’s In it for You?

The Opportunity: To develop strong, trusted relationships with customers and contractors by providing commercially focused solutions, high-level specifications, and expert technical advice. Working closely with the regional team, you will deliver agreed sales targets through securing specifications, influencing project decisions, and converting opportunities into profitable business growth. You will be responsible for developing and expanding the customer and contractor base within the region, driving sustainable sales growth and increased market penetration through engagement with contractors, architects, surveyors, developers, building owners, specifiers, local authorities, and other key stakeholders. Through proactive relationship management and business development, you will identify new opportunities, strengthen existing partnerships, and help maximise the region's commercial performance.

The Rewards:

• EV/PHEV
• Company Car Fleet or Car Cash Allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones
• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support:

Regional Technical and Sales Teams with strong internal technical support along with dedicated Product Engineers, Site Support Engineers, Training Department, Marketing team and Human Resources.

The Future:

Potential Career Routes: Senior Area Technical Manager, Key Account Management, Regional Management, other Sika Target Markets.

The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.

We have a strong team culture of integrity, belief and self-worth at the heart of everything we do – focusing on enjoying what we do and winning together.

Qualifications The Skills

• Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and relevant IT skills.
• Experience within the UK construction industry (roofing experience beneficial but not essential), including supporting specifications, influencing project decisions, and delivering CPD or technical presentations to a range of construction professionals.
• A proven track record of delivering project-led sales within the construction industry.
• A strong commitment to professional and personal development from day one, supported by comprehensive local training, product knowledge, and leadership development initiatives, complemented by the global Sika Business School.