Sales Associate -Facade

Sika - Lancaster, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Lancaster, TX

10,001+ employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Sales Associate for the Facades Sales Team at Sika is responsible for driving sales and building relationships within a designated geographical territory. This role involves prospecting and selling Sika products, engaging with architectural and construction engineering firms, and supporting contractors in the use and application of these products. The Sales Associate will work to meet or exceed sales goals while developing a deep understanding of Sika's offerings and the construction industry.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing or related field.
• Desire to have a career in the construction/building materials industry.
• Ability to build relationships with distributors, contractors, architects and end users.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Ability to understand the concept of value selling and apply quality customer service.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to temporarily relocate for training purposes.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Year-end profit-sharing bonus
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays