Product Manager

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, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika has offices in 103 countries with over 400 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,000 employees worldwide. With annual sales of CHF 11.24 billion in 2023, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Job Description

The Product Manager position will promote Sika's Water Treatment and Flat Slab product range to specifiers, owners, and applicators in the concrete construction market segment. The idea candidate will be located in St. Louis, MO. 

• Provide product management to specific product lines (or territories) as required including, but not limited to, identifying improvements in products, sales processes, and quality control.

• Generate marketing strategies to improve product penetration into the industry.

• Provide technical presentations on products/services to engineers, architects, contractors, applicators, distributors, independent sales representatives, etc. as needed. Verify construction details and product applicability.

• Penetrate the customer organization to enhance sales opportunities at the highest level possible and build integral relationships. Respond to technical questions forwarded from customer service or inside sales, outside sales, product applicators/installer/users, engineers, owners, etc. regarding the company’s products.

• Exploit information database (Salesforce.com) to track project information and technical questions from inquiry to resolution for maximum return value.

• Make periodic job-site visits for product installation inspections and/or training sessions.

• Assist other sales engineers as needed; train customer service or inside sales regarding most frequently asked technical questions. Help identify opportunities to cross-sell and assist other Sika target markets with new sales prospects.

• Evaluate advertising and marketing material for technical accuracy as well as attend conventions and seminars related to the concrete construction and water treatment industry.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry, Civil Engineering, or Construction Management. EIT/PE License and/or previous sales, project management, or construction management experience is a plus.
• Structural/civil engineering and/or construction project management experience with the emphasis being in water treatment and concrete construction relative to industrial/commercial construction industry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to read construction documents and provide quick, accurate take-offs. 
• Good communication skills in telephone, in-person, and written technical correspondence. Attentive and responsive to our market and customer needs. Ability to make professional presentations in front of large groups.
• Must be willing to travel (occasionally on short notice). Travel is national and international. Must be willing to obtain a valid passport and driving license; must be insurable under company business auto policy. Excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of management.

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance available day one, 401k with 5% company match, bonuses, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and educational assistance.

Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.

Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika Corporation takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

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.