Inside Sales Representative

Sika; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with generous company match

Bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sika Corporation seeks an Inside Sales Representative to drive Direct Sales in the DOT market. You will research lettings across states via Bid Express and other platforms, support Regional DOT Managers, and build a phone-based sales lead log to sustain prospecting and account development.

You will generate and qualify opportunities, set up presentations, respond to RFPs, and pass qualified leads to Account Managers, while maintaining CRM data and meeting quarterly quotas.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a sales capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to convert prospects and close deals while maintaining established sales quotas.
• Prior experience in opportunity qualification, pre-call planning, call control, account development, and time management.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Bid Express, and AASHTOWare Project Bids is preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Cold-call prospects that are generated by external sources of lead.
• Identify decision makers within targeted leads to begin sales process.
• Search for bid opportunities through DOTs, Bid Express, Construct Connect, etc. using monthly, weekly, bid letting schedules, where applicable.
• Ensure follow-up by passing leads to Account Managers with calls-to-action, dates, complete profile information, sources, and so on.
• Set up sales presentations, product/service demonstrations, and other sales actions.
• Assist in creating RFP responses to potential clients.
• Handle inbound, unsolicited prospect calls and convert them into sales.
• Enter new customer data and update changes to existing accounts in corporate database.
• Attend periodic sales training where applicable.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Presentation skills

Organization

Time management

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Associate's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Bid Express

AASHTOWare Project Bids

Construction Points

PEC Reports

Job description

With more than 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 transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

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 industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Job Description

This position is responsible for selling corporate products/services through the creation and nurturing of Project Opportunities in the DOT Market that will lead to Direct Sales. The Inside Sales Representative will research DOT lettings in all the states through multiple platforms like Bid Express and Dodge, etc. as well as public information on DOT websites. This position will assist Regional DOT Managers through tracking of lettings, award of bids and present information to sales personnel using excellent organization and communication skills. This individual will also develop a phone-based log for creation of sales leads, initiation of prospect calls, and establishment of ongoing rapport with existing and potential customers.

Responsibilities

• Cold-call prospects that are generated by external sources of lead.
• Identify decision makers within targeted leads to begin sales process.
• Search for bid opportunities through DOTs, Bid Express, Construct Connect, etc. using monthly, weekly, bid letting schedules, where applicable
• Ensure follow-up by passing leads to Account Managers with calls-to- action, dates, complete profile information, sources, and so on.
• Set up sales presentations, product/service demonstrations, and other sales actions.
• Assist in creating RFP responses to potential clients.
• Handle inbound, unsolicited prospect calls and convert them into sales.
• Enter new customer data and update changes to existing accounts in corporate database.
• Attend periodic sales training where applicable.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a sales capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to convert prospects and close deals while maintaining established sales quotas.
• Prior experience in opportunity qualification, pre-call planning, call control, account development, and time management.
• Familiarity with Construction Points, PEC Reports, Salesforce, Bid Express, and AASHTOWare Project Bids is preferred.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
• Ability to occasionally travel and attend sales events or exhibits.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

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.

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.