Regional Flooring Projects Manager - APAC

Sika; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Flooring Projects Manager to lead growth in the APAC region. This role involves developing market strategies, managing product lifecycles, and fostering key account relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in civil engineering and product management, particularly in flooring solutions. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you will drive successful product launches and provide expert training to teams and clients. Join a dynamic company committed to sustainability and excellence in the construction sector, where your contributions will have a significant impact on the industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction or construction chemicals industry.
• 3+ years in product management for technical products.

Responsibilities

• Develop actionable plans for market penetration and sales increase.
• Manage product launches and lifecycle, ensuring training and support.

Skills

Product Management

Technical Expertise in Construction Materials

Communication Skills

Market Development

Training Delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Regional Flooring Projects Manager - APAC, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sales, Construction

Responsibilities

• Target Market Development: Work together with Regional Market Development Manager to design actionable plans that drive market penetration, increase sales, and enhance brand visibility. Identify emerging opportunities and collaborate with local commercial teams and corporate target market teams to create tailored growth strategies. Continuously evaluate performance, adjust tactics as needed, and ensure alignment with both short-term goals and long-term organizational objectives.
• Innovation Management: From brainstorming and concept development to product profiling, crafting compelling business cases, overseeing regional product development, and preparing for a successful market launch.
• Product Launch and Lifecycle Management: Conduct product benchmarking and define a compelling value proposition. Coordinate internal and external training sessions, along with launch modules. Prepare comprehensive digital and traditional marketing campaigns. Organize product days, customer training, and roadshows, while driving early successes and securing key wins. Monitor product performance post-launch, gather user feedback, and iterate on improvements.
• Key Accounts: Oversee and coordinate relationships with international key accounts, influencers, investors, and key institutions/associations. Foster ongoing collaboration with local key accounts through regular communication, in partnership with local commercial teams. Assist local organization on key projects.
• Training: Create comprehensive training modules and deliver both internal training for the local commercial team and external training for customers, applicators, and distributors.
• Engineering & Application Support: Support local commercial teams with product selection, system configuration, and design. Deliver expert guidance on applications and offer on-site support for complex projects, key projects/accounts including detailed planning, method statements, and troubleshooting solutions.
• Best Practice Exchange: Facilitate regional knowledge sharing via digital platforms, regular meetings, and case study creation, while encouraging collaboration with other regions and the global team to strengthen the exchange of best practices.

Your Expertise - Our Strength

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with at least 5 years of overall experience in the construction or construction chemicals industry.
• A minimum of 3 years in product management of technical products within the construction sector in an International Organization, with a particular emphasis on Polyurethane Cementitious Flooring systems and solutions.
• In-depth technical expertise in construction materials and their application methods.
• Proven experience in international roles, collaborating with diverse cultures and nationalities to achieve business objectives.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical information to a variety of audiences with clarity.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software.
• Open to travel as needed to meet business and project requirements.

About Sika

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.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to lead and drive the profitable growth of our Flooring & Coating business in the APAC region. Ideal candidates should have strong techno-commercial expertise in Floorings & Coatings for Industrial Construction, proven ability to build lasting customer relationships, and solve problems effectively.