Key Account Manager (Marine)

Company Description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Key Account Manager to join our Industry team

We have a wide range of sealants, adhesives and resins available for the marine market, which we are looking to implement into new areas. We are highly regarded within the Industry and are looking to grow our business with the best products to the most suitable customers.

Our goal is to provide the best technical and commercial support to all of our customers and work with the best partners to deliver successful projects. We work as one team to provide trust, the right expertise and support from start to finish and ultimately have fun and celebrate success along the way.

What’s In it for You?

The Opportunity:

• To promote and sell a wealth of innovative Sika technologies nationally within the leisure boat and ship market sectors.
• The role will require both new and existing sales, with pro-active sales within new areas being a key part of the growth and success of the business

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
• Hybrid Working
• Core Hours Working
• 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
• Selected discounted Sika products

The Support:

You’ll be joining an ever-growing team within the industry division of Sika, experienced within the industrial market place. There will always be someone available to support you

The Skills:

A significant commitment to professional and personal development from day one, including a comprehensive local, product knowledge and leadership development initiative. This is also complimented by a global Sika business school offering

The Future: 

Potential Career Routes: Senior Key Account Manager

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

Qualifications

What we need from you?

• A solid understanding of sealants, adhesives, and resins with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• Be able to carry out presentations to a range of business types to promote the Sika portfolio.
• A solid understanding of manufacturing within a Marine environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships quickly with new and existing customers
• Drive, enthusiasm and initiative that matches the current high standards of the existing team
• Full driving licence

Additional Information

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.