Business Development Manager

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for waterproofing, 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 27,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 9.3 billion in 2021.

Sika UK Distribution supply into the trade & retail sectors of the building industry with a wide product portfolio largely sitting within the light side of the merchant. We deal with a wide-ranging customer base from small DIY up to multinational companies.

Our Nationals teams have a key account management led strategy, to target the customers from branch to head office and ensure we deliver value added at every level and become the supplier of choice.

To maximise sales and profitability through the education, and relationship management of customers and potential customers within the Distribution Market.

The Opportunity:  

Developing both existing and new customers by implementing strategies that assist in delivering the required results in line with company targets, whilst maintaining compete records of activity and progress within our CRM system.  Success will be proven through results and customer feedback; Open mindedness is key to staying one step ahead.

The Rewards:

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

• EV/PHEV Company Car Fleet or Car Cash Allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones

The Support:

Sika has strong leadership commitment, a good track record for staff development through coaching, mentoring and the use of the Sika Business School programs as well as a supportive environment within which to work in your team. 

The Skills:

We are looking for a self-reliant, resilient individual possessing excellent IT & communication skills who is well organised, and results driven.  Outgoing with strong relationship skills and a team player

A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including a comprehensive local, product knowledge and leadership development initiatives complimented by a global Sika Business School offering.

The Future: 

As a global organisation the opportunities that exist are almost endless.  There is room for any ambitious individual to grow within Sika.  Within the team we have a Key Account structure leading into National Sales management.  Potential Career Routes: Key Account Management, Sales team management.

The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.

Commitment towards Diversity

We welcome expressions of interest from all eligible applicants. The Construction Industry and the Sika salesforce remain disproportionately under-represented by women and we therefore particularly welcome applications from women interested in a sales career in the building supplies and materials industry. Accordingly, we aim to provide an enabling and inclusive working environment for all.

• 2 years previous sales experience – ideally within the building industry
• Highly self-motivated
• Clean UK driving licence
• IT Literate