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Project Sales Representative

Sika AG

Los Angeles, California, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

Company Overview

Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader with over 100 years of experience. Operating in 102 countries and more than 400 factories, Sika produces innovative technologies for commercial and residential construction, transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy industries.

Role: Project Sales Representative

As a Project Sales Representative for the Buildings & Parking business, you will develop product needs through service and specifications for distributors, contractors, and specifiers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Achieve a sales budget within assigned discount or profit targets.
  • Promote Sika products via engineering specifications and contractor applications.
  • Ensure geographical coverage with effective account base management.
  • Maintain proficiency in current product offerings and market applications.
  • Develop and implement specific sales action plans for selected accounts.
  • Communicate business information across regional and support functions.
  • Support company profitability through sound business judgment.
  • Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of 3 years sales experience
  • Proven sales success
  • Background in construction
  • Ability to act independently
  • Strong organization and time management skills

Benefits

  • 401k with generous company match
  • Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life, Disability Insurance
  • Paid time off, holidays, and floating holidays
  • Wellness/Fitness reimbursements
  • Education Assistance and Professional Development
  • Employee Referral Program

Company Culture

Sika fosters an entrepreneurial culture, empowering employees to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career paths. The company emphasizes safety, open communication, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability.

Key skills/competency

  • Sales
  • Construction
  • Account Management
  • Strategy
  • Customer Service
  • Technical Specifications
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Business Acumen
  • Entrepreneurship

How to Get Hired at Sika AG

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor it for project sales roles.
  • Highlight sales achievements: Emphasize measurable successes.
  • Research Sika AG: Understand their product and market strategy.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Review construction industry specifics.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review construction industry technical specs.
Study Sika's product portfolio.
Practice sales pitch simulations.
Familiarize with market analysis tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past independent decision-making experiences.
Explain handling challenging client situations.
Discuss teamwork in sales environments.
Illustrate prioritization of multiple projects.