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Sales & Field Testing Manager - Cement Additives

Sika AG

Lyndhurst, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Alternative Energy, Benchmarking, Business Growth, Business Support, Chemical Engineering, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Concrete, Congestive Heart Failure, Construction, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Entrepreneurship, Field Trials, Fitness, Identify Issues, Industry/Trade Analysis, Intelligence Gathering, Leadership, Manufacturing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Management, Product Development, Product Support, Production Systems, Profit & Loss, Regulations, Residential Construction, Revenue Growth, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Seminars, Sustainability, Team Player, Technical Presentation, Time Management, Track Customer Issues, Transportation, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Lyndhurst, NJ
POSTED
Today
Company Description

With more than 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, andrenewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has subsidiaries in 102 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in the transformation of the construction and transportation sector toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

Job Description
  • Visit cement plants, building strong relationship with the cement market.
  • Regular communication with Company's Director of Cement Additives and Company's Technical Service.
  • Follow closely on-site field trials.
  • Jointly work with commercial/technical team to understand the customer requirement, and making adjustment of products to support existing business and capture new market opportunities to grow the business.
  • Jointly work with commercial team to gather market intelligence to better understand industry trend and competitors. Working with Product Management to develop new product to grow and improve profitability of the business.
  • Develop and regularly update competitors' product database to support commercial growth.
  • Develop, implement, and manage customer complaint process to make sure all complaints are well taken care, timely response to customers, and high degree of customer satisfaction is achieved.
  • Provide value added service to customer - seminar, technical presentation, on site troubleshooting.
  • Serve as the technical expert to SIKA's customers by troubleshooting technical issues at the Cement Plant, demonstrating Sika's product capabilities, recommending solutions and serving as Sika's representative in technical proposals to the customers. Provide first level of field troubleshooting to customers.
  • Promote safety working environment and commit to achieve zero accident target.
  • Report to Direct Manager on activity, market, competition, key projects, trials.
Qualifications
  • Diploma / University degree in engineering (preferably chemical engineer)
  • 3-5 years hands-on field experience in Cement Industry
  • Strong relevant industry and segment knowledge & network
  • Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn and apply knowledge
  • A self-starter, excellent time and self-management, require minimum supervision
  • Ability to work independently and willing to travel on a frequent basis
  • Excellent customer relationship management skill
  • Ability to influence and lead multi function to achieve goals
  • Good communication and team player


Additional Information

• 401k with Generous Company Match

• Bonuses

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Paid time off, paid holidays

• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time

• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements

• Education Assistance

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

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.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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