Assistant Sales Manager Construction

About the Position

We are seeking an Assistant Sales Manager Construction to join our team in the APAC region, specifically in South Asia. This role is integral to our Sales department and involves driving sales, achieving personal objectives, and expanding our market presence.

Responsibilities

• Pursue sales leads and achieve personal sales objectives with the product range of the assigned products in the assigned territory with complete collections of all receivables.
• Develop and penetrate all target markets based on the market in the region.
• Support business development and customer management by identifying potential customers and providing updated market intelligence to the supervisor/team.
• Coordinate with customer services, supply chain, and logistics personnel.
• Assist in product promotion, product trials, etc.
• Identify and attract new customers (including distributors), pursue new applications, and interact with corresponding process and product developers of potential customers, leading to profitable future business.
• Continuously increase market intelligence and update customer and competitor data, applying the overall sales process to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Negotiate and close deals or contracts with customers and provide operational guidance and support to the relevant functional departments to ensure implementation.
• Identify customer requirements and offer solutions accordingly.
• Explore and appoint distributors and applicators as required to ensure smooth sales and operations and ensure market coverage.
• Provide accurate sales forecasts, supporting efficient planning of products and services.
• Consistently and continuously exhibit safe behavior at driving, project sites, offices, and for self and others.

Requirements

• B.E (Civil Engineering) from a reputed institute with a minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in construction or a relevant industry.

Skills

• Core Skills: Sales, Customer Management, Market Intelligence
• Secondary Skills: Business Development, Product Promotion, Negotiation

We Offer

• Competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role.
• Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education, and/or training.
• We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

About the Company

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops 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. In 2024, Sika’s around 33,000 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion.