Sales Associate

Sika Schweiz AG (Group); Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Sales Associate in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, to interface with architectural and construction engineering firms. This role focuses on developing new projects and maintaining contractor relationships for Sika products.

The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience, understand the construction process, and offer technical support to contractors. This position supports marketing efforts and aims to achieve sales goals.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in the construction or architectural industry.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and Sika products.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales and profit goals through customer development.
• Provide technical support to contractors.
• Develop new contractor relationships and maintain existing ones.

Job description

Sika is looking for a Sales Associate to join it’s growing team. This position interfaces with architectural and construction engineering firms to identify new construction and renovation/maintenance projects that could utilize Sika products.

Specific Responsibilities

• Attains or exceeds sales and profit goals by developing customers via lead follow up or other marketing initiatives.
• Involved in Marketing, developing and selling value proposition.
• Promptly conducts follow-up and qualification of leads.
• Continuously seeks to develop new contractor relationships and build existing relationships.
• Develop thorough knowledge of all Sika products that can be used to assist customers in product selection and proper application techniques.
• Supports and develops a partnership with contractors in the use and sale of Sika products.
• Provides necessary technical support to contractors during the bidding and installation of Sika products on projects.
• Where necessary, support marketing efforts such as trade shows, exhibits and other events.
• Develops and maintains architectural/engineering contacts to create specifications for all products relating to a project.
• Studies and shares competitive knowledge and business activities.