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Technical Sales Representative

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Austin, TX
Senior level
Austin, TX
Senior level
The Technical Sales Representative provides regional technical sales support, manages customer accounts, oversees specifications, and establishes key relationships in the roofing industry.
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Company Description

With over 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 has offices in over 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Job Description

Broad Function and Purpose of Position:  This position is responsible to provide technical sales support at the regional level to customers (contractors, architects, consultants, and building owners) to achieve pre-determined sales and profit objectives. The candidate needs to have excellent communication, organizational and writing skills, and knowledge about the roofing industry.  

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Position Sika Sarnafil as a company that provides quality products and service
  • Sales of all Sarnafil Roofing and Waterproofing systems to meet agreed upon budget and gross margin objectives
  • Coordinate with local manufacturer’s representatives to accomplish goals and objectives
  • Create and identify new market opportunities
  • Solely responsible to oversee specification activity through Roofing Consultants, Architects, Engineers and all other influencing parties
  • Roofing contractor account management to include bid returns, receivables, territory coverage
  • Establish and manage key owner relationships and activities within territory

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree, BA/BS Preferred
  • Minimum of five years of sales or related experience, preferably to the owner and architectural communities
  • Understanding of the single ply roofing industry
  • Computer proficiency
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance available day one, 401k with 5% company match, bonuses, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and educational assistance. 

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day. 

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career. 

Community Involvement:  Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability. 

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.

Top Skills

Building Construction Knowledge
Crm Software
Roofing Systems Knowledge
Sales Management Software

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