Key Account Manager - Sika

With over 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 marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.  Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, 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.   

The Key Account Manager – Power & Industrial / Oil & Gas works with specifiers, OEM’s and EPC’s to develop project technical specifications, in an effort to incorporate Sika’s brands of products into those specifications.  The KAM also works with owners and national accounts in the power & industrial / oil & gas vertical markets to incorporate Sika’s products into their projects.  The KAM works with Marketing and Sales to develop niche products and new markets for Sika.  The individual also assists in major project development by answering detailed and technical questions before and during a project.  The KAM is responsible for working national, regional and local trade shows. with professional industry organizations and provides technical training to specifiers, owners, contractors and OEM’s.

This role will have a national presence, but is ideally located in the gulf coast of the US.

Travel requirement is approximately 75%. Business is primarily conducted at stakeholder offices/facilities and project sites.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 plus sales incentive.

Our desired candidate has a strong understanding of the construction process from inception to completion with a robust understanding of how construction products are sold into the industry. 
 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree

Experience

• Min 3 years in the construction industry
• Min 3 years in the power & industrial sector 
• Proven track record in Sales/Business Development with experience in the power & industrial vertical / oil and gas or related markets
• Experience in consultative selling
• Good working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Salesforce
• Experience in using online / electronic databases to generate leads is an asset

Knowledge/Skills

• Ethics & Values
• Integrity & Trust
• Business Acumen
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Interpersonal savvy
• Drive for results / Perseverance
• Teamwork
• Action oriented
• Listening
• Functional / Technical skills
• Customer focus
• Multitasking/setting priorities
• Superior time management skills and ability to excel in a self-directed work environment.
• Problem solving
• Creativity
• Comfort around higher management

• Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.  

• 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 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.

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.