Product 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.   

Sika has offices in over 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.

 

Sika MBCC LLC, US is seeking an experienced and dynamic Product Manager to join our team.  The location of this role is open to any of our locations in Lancaster or Lewisville, TX, Chino or Riverside, CA or Acworth GA. The Product Manager will play a crucial role in driving the development and success of our facades product lines by creating, maintaining and managing a product range that results in profitable and sustainable growth.

• With sales management, establish realistic sales targets and develop and implement sound strategic plans together that support growth and profitability.
• Drive demand creation in the market via all marketing channels – sales team, social media, webinars and sales tools, training programs.
• Understand the local markets and customers to make sure product offering is competitive.
• Drive innovation into the market that sets Sika apart from competition and adds value to contractor customers.
• Responsible for effective supply of the full product line – includes forecasting and coordination with supply chain to ensure product is available to meet customer demand.
• Ensure sales team is fully trained on the product line and understands how to position products in the market to support value selling vs selling on price or warranty.
• Prepare thorough and well documented Product Idea Proposals to guide LET projects and project teams.
• Responsible for all product packaging and labeling.
• Produce new or revitalized product and promotional packages that clearly position our products and differentiate Sika from the competition by added value.
• Launch new products to the Sika sales force and our external customers with clear positioning and thorough understanding of competition.  Benchmark Sika products versus competition to determine and understand advantages/disadvantages.
• Be the SME and support the sales team as needed on projects, specifications or with key customers.

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Technical field of study
• Min. 5 years experience in a Technical Marketing or Sales role with construction products (preferably in the EIFS / stucco industry)
• Sales experience extremely desirable
• Min. 2 year site/field work in construction a plus
• High level of communication skills
• Must have excellent organization and interpersonal skills.

• 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.