Sika

Company Description

About us:

Sika is a highly successful, multinational company specialising in construction products and systems including waterproofing, flooring, roofing, sealants, epoxies and grouts. Sika’s products are proven internationally and on a local level and have an excellent reputation as being high quality and complete solution providers

Job Description

About the role:

As a result of an internal promotion, an opportunity has arisen to join the company as a Construction and Specification Sales Representative. In this role you will promote Sika’s technologies and capabilities to engineers, architects, construction companies and specialist applicators.

In your new role, you will be based in the Auckland region; however, some overnight travel may be required within the Upper North Island.

On a daily basis, you will be:

• Hunting new business and developing opportunities in line with our company strategies
• Managing new and existing accounts
• Working with architects and designers to create system specifications
• Negotiating sales and developing strong relationships in related industries
• Responding to customer enquiries, leading to providing quotations and specifications
• Attending trade events and seminars where appropriate

Qualifications

As the successful candidate you will:

• Be a strong hunter with a proven record in sales development
• Be familiar with the specification processes of the construction industry
• Have sales experience in a construction related industry
• Have sales experience in the resin flooring or waterproof membrane industries would be advantageous
• Have excellent relationship building skills
• Have strong negotiation skills with the ability to compete on areas other than price
• Be able to work autonomously where required
• Have strong written and oral communication skills
• Be computer literate with the ability to use email, word and basic excel

Additional Information

What we offer:

Sika is a well-regarded employer that offers many benefits to potential employees. As well as a strong well-established brand, there is an opportunity for training and to become part of a friendly and welcoming team. Sika offers a generous employer contribution to Kiwisaver members, health and income protection insurance, company performance bonus and long service bonuses.

If you believe you have what it takes to excel in this role, please apply via our Careers Job Gateway.

Applicants for this position must have NZ citizenship, residency or a valid work visa. The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment drugs test.