Technical Sales Manager at Sika Manufacturing Nigeria Limited

Sika Manufacturing Nigeria Limited is a subsidiary of SIKA Group, headquartered in Switzerland. Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for construction and 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 transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With around 34,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Technical Sales Manager 

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Job type: Full-time (Permanent)
Global Contract type: Permanent
Global Department: Sales

Role summary

• The Technical Sales Manager will support Sika Nigeria’s vision, policies, and goals for increase in sales profitability and customer satisfaction, by seeking out and targeting new customers, new sales opportunities.
• The role involves initiating strategic action plans to secure both new and existing business across the Northern region of Nigeria.

General Responsibilities

• Develop and increase sales and business opportunities for Sika Nigeria 
• Develop, build and maintain cordial relationships with stakeholders such as: Customers, consultants, etc.
• Manage Key Accounts and Key Projects within assigned coverage area
• Ensure prescriptive selling of the right solutions to meet the needs of the customers
• Understand credit sales management bordering on utilization and recovery.
• Improve market coverage, and develop new market segments / Application fields
• Attend and plan technical trainings/workshop/training
• Manage process of establishing a sustainable customer base, account management, product supply, technical support and customer relations
• Provide required reports and planning as well as sales forecasts ensuring forecast accuracy
• Support team goals and actions for delivery of targets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working experience in related field
• HND / BSc in Engineering/Environmental Sciences or related field
• Professional Certification (COREN)
• Hands on experience of the construction industry and built-up environment
• ERP experience in CRM & Sales Force
• Knowledge of Micro & Macro Economic metrics.

Remuneration

• Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, paid time off and paid holidays
• Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their careers.
• 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. 
• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.