Technical Sales Advisor

Description

Job Summary: You will develop technical and commercial opportunities in specialized waterproofing and roofing technologies, advising contractors and closing B2B sales. Key Highlights: 1. You will develop opportunities in waterproofing and roofing technologies. 2. You will promote the specification and proper application of roofing systems. 3. You will consolidate long-term relationships with the contractor ecosystem. Our goals \- Your path **You will develop** technical and commercial opportunities in **specialized waterproofing** and **roofing technologies**, advising contractors, key accounts, and industrial/commercial projects. **You will promote** the specification and correct application of systems (acrylics, prefabricated, polyurethanes, and preferably **Single Ply**), **close B2B sales**, and **consolidate long-term relationships** with the contractor ecosystem and decision-makers. Your experience \- Our strengths * **Education:** Civil Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Engineering or related field (field technician with solid practical background preferred). * **Experience:** **3 years** in **roofing/waterproofing** or roof/facade coatings — ideally with **Single Ply** (TPO, PVC) and experience in **industrial/commercial roofs**. * **Desirable knowledge:** + Substrate compatibility (metal sheet, concrete slab, panels, concrete), moisture, adhesion, and **surface preparation**. + **Detailing of critical points:** penetrations, parapets, drains, joints, MEP equipment. + Handling of **technical data sheets, Safety Data Sheets, PEP/ITs**, and basic blueprint reading. + Regulatory framework for safety and hygiene on construction sites; best practices for application. * **Skills:** + **Customer orientation** and **results orientation**. + **Technical communication** (explaining benefits, limitations, and warranties). + **Consultative negotiation** and handling of objections. + **Commercial planning and discipline** (scheduling, routes, coverage). + **Excel analysis** (consumption, margins, pricing) and **PowerPoint presentations** (technical-commercial proposals). * **Mobility:** Valid driver’s license; availability to **travel** and work at heights (when applicable for inspections). * **English:** Intermediate (Preferred) Going Beyond. Together. At Sika, **trust is our most important value**. We believe in the capabilities, commitment, and integrity of all our employees, every day. Therefore, we offer an **attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package**, designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance.**Our benefits include:*** Salary $27,000 (50% fixed and 50% variable) * 10% food vouchers * Ticket Restaurant Card * 6% savings fund * 50% vacation bonus * Additional days off beyond those mandated by law * Special leave programs * Pension plan * Life insurance * Major medical expense insurance * Statutory benefits, including vacation and year-end bonus We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market standards and the specific scope and responsibilities of each position. Compensation is determined based on relevant skills for the role, academic qualifications and/or training. We commit to fair and equitable pay practices, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. About Sika Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading global position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the construction and automotive industries. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries worldwide and produces innovative technologies for customers around the globe in more than 400 factories. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and automotive industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With over 33\.000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11\.200 million in 2023\.