National Sales Manager/Hydrotech

Sika AG; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Wellness Reimbursements

Education Assistance

Professional Development

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Sika Corporation is seeking a seasoned Sales Manager to lead its Hydrotech Roofing sales in the Chicago area. The National Sales Manager will drive profitable growth, steer the sales strategy, manage key customer relationships, and guide a high-performing team across medical markets such as waterproofing and green roofing.

The role emphasizes national strategy, opportunity identification, leadership of regional managers and partners, and strong engagement with architectural firms, contractors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive sales leadership experience in the construction, building materials, or commercial roofing sector.
• Strong understanding of waterproofing systems, green roofs, and sustainable building practices is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful sales strategies in both direct and indirect sales models.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel nationwide up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national sales strategy that aligns with American Hydrotech’s objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities, market segments, and revenue streams within waterproofing, green roofing, and architectural systems.
• Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team of Regional Sales Managers, Area Representatives, and Independent Sales Partners.
• Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration across the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier architectural firms, roofing contractors, distributors, and developers.
• Support national accounts, major projects, and specifications to ensure continuity and customer satisfaction

Skills

Sales leadership

Strategic sales

Communication

Negotiation

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree inBusiness/Marketing/ConstructionManagement

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

Sika Corporation is looking for a seasoned Sales Manager to join its growing Hydrotech business for the Roofing Team in the Chicago area. The National Sales Manager will lead our national sales organization and be responsible for driving profitable growth, leading the sales strategy, managing key customer relationships, and guiding a high-performing sales team across commercial roofing, waterproofing, and garden roof system markets.

• Develop and execute a national sales strategy that aligns with American Hydrotech’s short- and long-term business objectives.
• Identify new business opportunities, market segments, and revenue streams within waterproofing, green roofing, and architectural systems.
• Lead, coach, and develop a geographically dispersed team of Regional Sales Managers, Area Representatives, and Independent Sales Partners
• Foster a culture of accountability, performance, and collaboration across the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with top-tier architectural firms, roofing contractors, distributors, and developers.
• Support national accounts, major projects, and specifications to ensure continuity and customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive sales leadership experience in the construction, building materials, or commercial roofing sector.
• Strong understanding of waterproofing systems, green roofs, and sustainable building practices is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful sales strategies in both direct and indirect sales models.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel nationwide up to 50%.

Additional Information

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

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empoweringeach individualto make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication andmaintaininga safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

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.