Sales Associate - Concrete

Sika AG•Lyndhurst, NJ

12d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and results driven Sales Associate Trainee to join our Concrete Sales Team. The Sales Associate Trainee works within an assigned region/geographical territory to prospect and sell Sika products. Candidate will be working onsite.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in business, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Marketing or related field
Desire to have career in the construction/building materials industry.
Ability to build relationships with distributors, contractors, architects and end users
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Ability to understand the concept of value selling of and applies quality customer service
Excellent verbal and presentation skills
Ability to temporarily relocate for training purposes

Responsibilities

Attains or exceeds sales and profit goals by developing customers via lead follow up or other marketing initiatives.
Involved in Marketing, developing and selling value proposition.
Promptly conducts follow-up and qualification of leads.
Continuously seeks to develop new contractor relationships and build existing relationships.
Develop thorough knowledge of all Sika products that can be used to assist customers in product selection and proper application techniques.
Supports and develops a partnership with contractors in the use and sale of Sika products.
Provides necessary technical support to contractors during the bidding and installation of Sika products on projects.
Where necessary, support marketing efforts such as trade shows, exhibits and other events.
Develops and maintains architectural/engineering contacts to create specifications for all products relating to a project.
Studies and shares competitive knowledge and business activities.