Construction & Specification Sales Rep

Company Description

Sika is a highly successful, multinational company specialising in construction products and systems including waterproofing, flooring, roofing, sealants, epoxies and grouts. Sika’s products are proven internationally and on a local level and have an excellent reputation as being high quality and complete solution providers.

**Job Description**:
An opportunity has arisen to join the company as a Construction and Specification Sales Representative. In this role you will promote Sika’s technologies and capabilities to engineers, architects, construction companies and specialist applicators.

In your new role you will be based in the Christchurch region with one week a month spent in the Nelson and Marlborough territories.

**On a daily basis you will be**:

- Hunting new business and developing opportunities in line with our company strategies
- Managing new and existing accounts
- Working with architects and designers to create system specifications
- Negotiating sales and developing strong relationships in related industries
- Responding to customer enquiries leading to providing quotations and specifications
- Attending trade events and seminars where appropriate

**Qualifications**:

- Be a strong hunter with a proven record in sales development
- Be familiar with the specification processes of the construction industry
- Have sales experience in a construction related industry
- Have sales experience in the waterproofing and/or roofing industry would be advantageous
- Have excellent relationship building skills
- Have strong negotiation skills with the ability to compete on areas other than price
- Be able to work autonomously where required
- Have strong written and oral communication skills

Additional Information

Sika is a well-regarded employer and offers many benefits to a potential employee. As well as a strong well-established brand, there is an opportunity for training and to become part of a friendly and welcoming team. Sika offers a generous employer contribution to Kiwisaver members, health and income protection insurance,** **company performance bonus and long service bonuses.