Company Description
Sika Australia Pty Ltd is a well-established industry leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals servicing Construction, Industry, Marine & Mining divisions across Australia.
We are a Global Organization with subsidiaries in over 100 countries around the world, we manufacture in over 400 factories with over 33,000 employees & an expanding team across Australia.
Job Description
- Service and support existing customers, and develop new ones according to targets and budgets.
- Liaise and communicate product ranging, pricing, action plans, and promotional initiatives.
- Provide market information to the Sales Manager for planning.
- Ensure adequate stock levels and obtain stock orders at retail locations.
- Complete all call cycles on schedule, recording activities in SalesForce.
- Undertake merchandising stock in stores as needed.
- Grow Sika’s market share by establishing quality relationships within key retail distribution customers.
- Support all Sika retail distribution business activities.
- Develop and conduct Sika brand support activities, including trade breakfasts and promotional events.
- Identify customer training opportunities and support with training programs.
- Participate in internal and external training as needed.
- Prepare and present monthly activity summaries to the manager.
- Comply with sales, pricing, and expense policies.
- Regular travel to customer sites, including regional travel.
- Perform any other tasks as agreed with Sika.
Qualifications
- Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
- Ability to develop business presentations and sales information with the sales team.
- Comfortable liaising with all decision-makers and working with B2B and Channel Distribution.
- Competent, team player, reliable, energetic, and capable of working autonomously with a strong marketing and sales aptitude.
- University or Trade degree OR minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Industrial Market Field.
- Excellent communication and customer relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, or SAP.
- Knowledge and previous merchandising experience in a related industry (desirable).
Additional Information
As a market leader, Sika Australia understands and recognizes the contribution employees make to the success of our business.
In return for your experience and commitment, you will be rewarded with,
- A competitive salary package.
- A supportive working environment with a strong, positive company culture
- We invest in our employees – you will be provided with all relevant training and development.
We thank you in advance for your application, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants must have valid AU working rights.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-Employment Medical including a drug and alcohol screen.
Sika Australia is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We value and seek diversity in our workforce.
Disclaimer – Sika Australia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Sika Australia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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What We Do
Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 101 countries around the world and manufactures in over 300 factories.
Its more than 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 10.49 billion in 2022.
On Sika's LinkedIn page we share our most important corporate news and job openings, as well as a broad mix of content from our Sika subsidiaries around the world.
Your Career at Sika:
https://www.sika.com/en/career.html
