Product Specialist

Sika; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika is seeking an entry-level Product Specialist – Commercial Construction in New Jersey to join a team focused on technical products and market growth. The role offers hands-on training and mentorship to develop expertise across Sika’s commercial construction portfolio while supporting product management, sales, and marketing initiatives.

As part of the program, you will build knowledge across concrete repair, waterproofing, infrastructure, and sealant systems, and participate in customer

Qualifications

• Recent graduate interested in technical products, construction, and sales.
• Willingness to participate in hands-on training and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop product knowledge across commercial construction solutions, including concrete repair, waterproofing, infrastructure, and sealant systems.
• Provide basic technical support to internal teams and customers, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Assist with product literature, specifications, training materials, and application guides.
• Support sales teams with presentations, competitive analyses, customer meetings, and sample coordination.
• Maintain project and opportunity information within Salesforce CRM.
• Research market trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to support product strategy.
• Assist with new product launches, field evaluations, and performance reporting.
• Participate in customer visits, jobsite evaluations, contractor trainings, trade shows, and industry events.
• Represent Sika professionally with contractors, distributors, and other industry partners while gaining field experience.

Job description

The Product Specialist – Commercial Construction is an entry‑level role ideal for a recent graduate interested in technical products, construction, and sales. This position provides hands‑on training and mentorship to develop expertise in Sika’s commercial construction product portfolio while supporting product management, sales, and marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop product knowledge across commercial construction solutions, including concrete repair, waterproofing, infrastructure, and sealant systems.
• Provide basic technical support to internal teams and customers, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Assist with product literature, specifications, training materials, and application guides.
• Support sales teams with presentations, competitive analyses, customer meetings, and sample coordination.
• Maintain project and opportunity information within Salesforce CRM.
• Research market trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to support product strategy.
• Assist with new product launches, field evaluations, and performance reporting.
• Participate in customer visits, jobsite evaluations, contractor trainings, trade shows, and industry events.
• Represent Sika professionally with contractors, distributors, and other industry partners while gaining field experience.