Area Technical Manager

Sika AG; Welwyn Garden City, Redditch, Leeds, Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with

Bank holidays

Company pension contribution up to 10%

Private healthcare for you, with the 1

Group life cover at 6x your annual pay

Global Income Protection

Enhanced parental pay

Staff discount platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Service Awards for milestones

Discounted Sika products

Job summary

Sika Roofing is seeking a professional Team Player to join the Northern Regional sales team on a field-based role across the UK. You will build relationships with contractors, architects, surveyors, designers, developers and building owners to accelerate profitable sales growth.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will identify opportunities, influence specifications, and convert projects on site while delivering a strong project pipeline.

Qualifications

• Experience within the UK construction industry, including supporting specifications and influencing project decisions.
• Proven track record of delivering project-led sales in construction.
• Commitment to professional development with access to local training and Sika Business School.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors, architects, surveyors, designers, developers and building owners to grow profitable sales.
• Identify opportunities, influence specifications, and convert projects on site while managing a healthy project pipeline.
• Collaborate with regional teams and product engineers to deliver technical solutions and support successful project delivery.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Negotiation

IT skills

Education

Full clean UK Driving Licence

Job description

We’re looking for a professional Team Player to join the continued success of the Northern Regional sales team

Field-based

Sika is a speciality 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 towards greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

About Sika Roofing

Sika Roofing is a market leader manufacturer with an enviable track record both in the UK and across the globe.

Sika manufacture, design, innovate an extensive range of flat roofing systems – our brands Sarnafil, Sikaplan, Sikalastic and Sikashield are some of the most recognised throughout the globe for being the most durable, reliable and sustainable solutions available.

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:

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and array of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

• 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.

Qualifications

What we need from you?

• A strong team player
• Full clean UK Driving Licence
• A high degree of professional standards
• A commitment to honesty and integrity
• Self-motivated with clear time-management skills

Additional Information

Commitment towards Diversity

We welcome expressions of interest from all eligible applicants. The Construction Industry and the Sika salesforce remain disproportionately under-represented by women and we therefore particularly welcome applications from women interested in a sales career in the building supplies and materials industry. Accordingly, we aim to provide an enabling and inclusive working environment for all.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.